Passage du Varo
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,361 ft
- climb
- 6,949 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Passage du Varo is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,860 ft and 6,950 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,220 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Montmin, about 1.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Tournette, Le Mamelon Vert and Pointe de la Bajulaz. Cascade d'Angon and Cascade la Diuz are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping le Lanfonnet and Camping du Lac 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Passage du Varo for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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