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Aiguille de l'Épaisseur 3230m versant SE

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Joli belvédère à plus de 3000 m d'altitude facile d'accès qui offre un superbe panorama sur les Aiguilles d'Arves.

Hiking Moderate

Distance
14 km
Ascent
1.6 km
Descent
1.6 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
3.2 km
Gradient
23˚
Aiguille de l'Épaisseur 3230m versant SE Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 14 km, 1557 vertical metres of ascent and 1559 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Difficulty

Moderate

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

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

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

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between June and September

Features

  • Alpine
  • Summit Hike