Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Couloir de la Forclaz

1.4 mi
round trip: 3,119 ft
climb: 7,768 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Couloir de la Forclaz is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,070 ft and 7,770 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Le Reposoir, about 2.7 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe des Arbennes, Tête de la Forclaz and Tête du Château. Cascade de Doran and Cascade des Fours are within about 3 miles. For camping, Le relais de la Vallée Blanche and Mont Blanc Village l'Ecureuil are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Nearby · Accès au Col des Verts · Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal · Accès au Refuge de Gramusset

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Couloir de la Forclaz for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.