Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Couloir de la Grande Pierre

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1.2 mi
round trip: 1,712 ft
climb: 7,841 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Couloir de la Grande Pierre is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 6,170 ft and 7,840 ft above sea level, with roughly 20 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Pralognan-la-Vanoise, about 1.9 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguille d'Août, Aiguille de Mey and Signal d'Ariondaz. Cascade des Poux and Cascade de la Fraîche are within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Parc Isertan and Le Chamois are within about 6 miles. 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 · GR 55 La Vanoise · Grand Tour de Tarentaise - 2. Refuge du Col du Palet -> Champagny-le-Haut · Circuit du Lac Bleu

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Conditions and forecast

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