Grandes Varappes
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 3,252 ft
- climb
- 4,157 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Grandes Varappes is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,050 ft and 4,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 570 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Bossey, about 1.2 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Petit Salève. For camping, Domaine de la Colombière and Le Terroir are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Grandes Varappes for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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