Route des Grandes Alpes
Savoie, France
Point-to-point trail in Savoie, France. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 214.5 mi (345.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 32,192 ft (9,812 m)
- Est. Time
- 85 hr 25 min
- High point
- 9,026 ft (2,751 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Les Gorges du Pont du Diable 8 mi (12.8 km) from start
- Toilets: Sanitaires 2 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping municipal de la Baume 8.7 mi (14 km) from start
- Toilets: Sanitaires 1 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Monument aux morts de Saint-Jean-d'Aulps 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de tourisme de la Vallée d'Aulps 14 mi (22.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Le Solerey 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from start
- Shelter 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from start
- Shelter 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from start
- Waterfall 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Taninges Télécabines 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office du Tourisme de Taninges 28.3 mi (45.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Monument aux morts de 1870 du canton de Taninges 28.4 mi (45.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Inauguration Passerelle 26 septembre 2025 28.5 mi (45.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de tourisme intercommunal Cluses Arve et montagnes 34.8 mi (56 km) from start
- Viewpoint 49.4 mi (79.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Bureau d'informations touristiques du grand-bornand chinaillon 52.7 mi (84.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 63.3 mi (101.9 km) from start
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Questions about Route des Grandes Alpes
How long is Route des Grandes Alpes?
Route des Grandes Alpes is 214.5 mi (345.3 km) long. Most people take about 85 hr 25 min. It climbs 32,192 ft (9,812 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,026 ft (2,751 m).
How hard is Route des Grandes Alpes?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Route des Grandes Alpes?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Route des Grandes Alpes?
Drinking water on the way at 92.9 mi (149.6 km), 103.8 mi (167 km), 119 mi (191.5 km), 154.9 mi (249.3 km). Toilets: 8.6 mi (13.9 km), 8.7 mi (14.1 km), 68.7 mi (110.6 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Route des Grandes Alpes shaded?
Partly shaded (34% under trees).
What can you do on Route des Grandes Alpes?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Route des Grandes Alpes?
10 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Route des Grandes Alpes?
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 Route des Grandes Alpes
- Chemin de la Feuillasse Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Chemin de Dessus Haute-Savoie · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Ancienne Route de Thonon à Armoy Haute-Savoie · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Boucle des Vignes Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 5.5 mi (8.9 km)
- Chemin du Lièvre Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- Chemin de la Pépinière Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Chemin des Lapins Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Chemin de la Combe des Mares Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
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