Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Grand Tour de Tarentaise - 2. Refuge du Col du Palet -> Champagny-le-Haut

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9.2 mi
one way: 3,156 ft
climb: 8,711 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Grand Tour de Tarentaise - 2. Refuge du Col du Palet -> Champagny-le-Haut is a 9.2-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,820 ft and 8,710 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,160 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Champagny-le-haut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de la Vélière, Pointe de Méribel and Becca Motta. Cascade du Py is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping le Canada / Huttopia and Huttopia Bozel en Vanoise 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.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Grand Tour de Tarentaise - 2. Refuge du Col du Palet -> Champagny-le-Haut for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.