Voie Normale
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 846 ft
- climb
- 8,608 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Voie Normale is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 8,190 ft and 8,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 560 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. The nearest town is Cordon, about 3.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe Percée, Pointe des Verts and Pointe de la Carmélite. Cascade des Fours and Cascade de Doran are within about 3 miles. For camping, Le relais de la Vallée Blanche and Mont Blanc Village l'Ecureuil 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 Voie Normale for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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