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Snow Race Montgenèvre (2020):

Montgenevre

Via Lattea

Snow run through Montgenèvre, one of France's oldest ski resorts.

Trail Running Difficult

Distance
24 km
Ascent
1.1 km
Descent
1.1 km
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
10˚
Snow Race Montgenèvre (2020): Map

This 24km all-snow course in the ski resort of Montgenèvre (amongst the oldest in France) covers both the N and S-facing slopes to either side of the village, offering wonderful views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Starting and ending in the village, the route begins up the south side of the valley, traversing westward, winding underneath Mt Janus and round the top of the Gondrans Chair at ~2400m before descending down and back up the northern slopes under the Chalvet Gondola. Complete this loop anti-clockwise to finish back at the starting point.

Description

Difficulty

Difficult

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

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

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and April