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Lac de Gers Car Park up to the Refuge du Lac de Gers

Flaine

Grand Massif

Le Grand Massif

Hike up from the Gers car park to the Refuge du Lac de Gers

Hiking Moderate

Distance
6.5 km
Ascent
462 m
Descent
51 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
1.1 km
High Point
1.5 km
Gradient
Lac de Gers Car Park up to the Refuge du Lac de Gers Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 6.5 km, 462 vertical metres of ascent and 51 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Hike up from the car park to the Refuge du Lac de Gers. Quite steep for the first half an hour but all on a drivable track (if the vehicle has good ground clearance for a rocky bumpy track).

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between May and October

Features

  • Alpine
  • Picturesque
  • Dog friendly
  • Water features
  • Family friendly

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