Traversée du Beaufortain
Savoie, France
Point-to-point trail in Savoie, France. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 36.3 mi (58.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,169 ft (2,185 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr
- High point
- 6,473 ft (1,973 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Camping municipal Les Adoubes 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Shelter 1.3 mi (2 km) from start
- Shelter 1.3 mi (2 km) from start
- Shelter 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping des Glières 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Shelter 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Shelter 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Shelter 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Shelter 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Picnic area: Le Mirantin 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
- Shelter 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from start
- Shelter 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Shelter 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de Tourisme d’Arêches-Beaufort 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de tourisme 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Point de vue depuis la Chapelle 20 mi (32.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 20.7 mi (33.4 km) from start
- Shelter: Refuge du Plan de la Lai 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Traversée du Beaufortain
How long is Traversée du Beaufortain?
Traversée du Beaufortain is 36.3 mi (58.4 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr. It climbs 7,169 ft (2,185 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,473 ft (1,973 m).
How hard is Traversée du Beaufortain?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Traversée du Beaufortain?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: Place Charles Albert.
Are there water and toilets on Traversée du Beaufortain?
Drinking water on the way at 5 mi (8 km), 11.1 mi (17.9 km), 11.4 mi (18.4 km), 11.6 mi (18.6 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 11.4 mi (18.4 km), 20.2 mi (32.5 km), 22.5 mi (36.2 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Traversée du Beaufortain shaded?
Partly shaded (44% under trees).
What can you do on Traversée du Beaufortain?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Traversée du Beaufortain?
La Piazza, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Matryochka, 0.1 mi (0.2 km). 6 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Traversée du Beaufortain?
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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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap