Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal)

Savoie, France

Out-and-back trail in Savoie, France. Hiking.

Distance
10.9 mi (17.6 km)
Elevation Gain
4,098 ft (1,249 m)
Est. Time
5 hr 35 min
High point
5,489 ft (1,673 m)
Difficulty
Expert
Route type
Out & back

Features

Along the way

From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.

Questions about Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal)

How long is Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal)?

Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal) is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 35 min. It climbs 4,098 ft (1,249 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,489 ft (1,673 m).

How hard is Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal)?

GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal)?

Parking at the start.

Are there water and toilets on Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal)?

Drinking water on the way at 3.6 mi (5.8 km), 3.6 mi (5.9 km). Toilets: 3.4 mi (5.5 km).

Is Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal) shaded?

Mostly shaded (73% under trees).

What can you do on Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal)?

Best for Hiking.

Where can you eat near Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal)?

White Lines, 1 mi (1.6 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Le relais savoyard, 0.2 mi (0.4 km).

Is this a good week for Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal)?

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 Grande Traversée des Alpes - variante Montchavin (ancien tracé principal)

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