Grand Tour de la Valserine
Ain, France
Point-to-point trail in Ain, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 32.6 mi (52.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,388 ft (2,252 m)
- Est. Time
- 14 hr 15 min
- High point
- 4,380 ft (1,335 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Shelter 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Waterfall 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Historic site: moulin convert 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Visitor center: l'espace services 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Monument aux morts de Bellegarde-sur-Valserine 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Monument du Maquis Ain – Haut-Jura 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de tourisme Terre Valserhône 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Waterfall 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Château de Mussel 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Décollage FFVL de Catray 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from start
- Hut: La Ferme de Retord 10 mi (16 km) from start
- Trailhead 11.8 mi (19 km) from start
- Hut: Chalet de la Conay 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Spring 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from start
- Shelter 25.3 mi (40.7 km) from start
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Questions about Grand Tour de la Valserine
How long is Grand Tour de la Valserine?
Grand Tour de la Valserine is 32.6 mi (52.5 km) long. Most people take about 14 hr 15 min. It climbs 7,388 ft (2,252 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,380 ft (1,335 m).
How hard is Grand Tour de la Valserine?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Grand Tour de la Valserine?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: Pertes de la Valserine.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Tour de la Valserine?
Drinking water on the way at 4.6 mi (7.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 19.2 mi (31 km), 25.3 mi (40.7 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Grand Tour de la Valserine shaded?
Mostly shaded (74% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Tour de la Valserine?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Grand Tour de la Valserine?
L'Atelier Grange Blanche, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Carrefour Market, 0.4 mi (0.6 km). 4 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Grand Tour de la Valserine?
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.
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