Aiguille Croche
Haute-Savoie, France
Loop trail in Haute-Savoie, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 14.3 mi (23.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,420 ft (1,652 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 20 min
- High point
- 8,166 ft (2,489 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Chalet du Joly 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Peak: Aiguille Croche 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Peak: Tête du Véleray 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Peak: Tête de la Combaz 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Peak: Mont Joly 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Spring 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from start
- Hut 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from start
- Hut: Chalet du CAF Contamines 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping du Pontet 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from start
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Questions about Aiguille Croche
How long is Aiguille Croche?
Aiguille Croche is 14.3 mi (23.1 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 20 min. It climbs 5,420 ft (1,652 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,166 ft (2,489 m).
How hard is Aiguille Croche?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Aiguille Croche?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Aiguille Croche?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.3 mi (0.5 km), 1.8 mi (3 km), 3.1 mi (5 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Aiguille Croche shaded?
Mostly exposed (19% under trees).
What can you do on Aiguille Croche?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Aiguille Croche?
Le Pontet, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Ski tout Schuss, 0.7 mi (1.2 km).
Is this a good week for Aiguille Croche?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Aiguille Croche
- Boucle des Besoens Haute-Savoie · Expert · 13.7 mi (22.1 km)
- Boucle des Tourbières Haute-Savoie · Hard · 7.2 mi (11.7 km)
- Circuit des Alpages Haute-Savoie · Expert · 16.3 mi (26.3 km)
- Retour Gorge Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Retour Lay Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Les Clarines Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge Haute-Savoie · Easy · 4.2 mi (6.8 km)
- Village Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
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