Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Grand Tour de Tarentaise - 3. Le Monal -> Le Villaret du Nial

2.1 mi
one way: 1,252 ft
climb: 7,303 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Grand Tour de Tarentaise - 3. Le Monal -> Le Villaret du Nial is a 2.1-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 6,050 ft and 7,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,250 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Tignes, about 2.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher de la Davie, Rochèr du Marais and L'Aiguille Percée. Cascade de Salin is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping municipal de Tignes and Les Richardes 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 - 3. Le Monal -> Le Villaret du Nial for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.