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Loop: Refuge du Varan and back

Arve Valley

nice run if the snow is still there above 1600m

Trail Running Moderate

Distance
7.6 km
Ascent
579 m
Descent
586 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.1 km
High Point
1.6 km
Gradient
13˚
Loop: Refuge du Varan and back Map

This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between March and October. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 1.6 km, the route covers 7.6 km, 579 vertical metres of ascent and 586 vertical metres of descent.

Description

This is a quiet route close to Chamonix with fantastic views

Difficulty

Moderate

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between March and October

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