70 m away
Col des Fours from Manchet
This hike towards the Col and Lake Grand Fond in Vanoise National Park offers a superb view of the glaciers, the peaks, and a beautiful lake.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Refuge du Fond des Fours
Espace Killy
Tignes and Val d'Isère
Vanoise Massif
Nice walk to a lovely and quiet mountain area
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 609 m
- Descent
- 609 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
ENGLISH | FRANÇAIS | ESPAÑOL
Description
EN:
Lovely route to a beautiful mountain hut with a dreamy scenery. A must of this French alpine area.FR:
Joli itinéraire vers un refuge de montagne charmant. Un panorama qui fait rêver, de carte postale !ES:
Ruta que condensa muy bien la belleza de esta zona alpina, desde los valles y los pastos, la vista sobre las cumbres y la llegada a un coqueto refugio de montaña. Ideal para media jornada.More info and additional pictures here: https://www.nevasport.com/eMotion365/art/61096/vacaciones-valdIsere-alpes-en-verano/
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
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- Distance
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- Ascent
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- Descent
- 306 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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