2.9 km away
Aiguille de la Grande Sassière Summit
This summit climb provides a high alpine challenge along a ridgeline beside Sassière glacier, with stunning views the entire route.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
Rhêmes-Golette glacier walk up
Albertville
A balcony, a turquoise lake and a glaciers... some other suprises maybe
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 679 m
- Descent
- 680 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 13˚
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Description
EN:
A really spectacular and affordable route along the Grande Sassière Natural Reserve. A great opportunity to approach an alpine glacier.FR:
Ce parcours à travers la Réserve Naturelle de la Grande Sassière vous offre une activité variée et attractive.ES:
Recorrido variado y estético por la Reserva Natural de la Grande Sassière: desde las praderas que recorren el valle bajo el Grande Sassière, hasta el lago turquesa de la Sassière y la ascensión al glaciar de Rhemes-Golette. Una apuesta segura para una 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
- Water features
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- Distance
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- Ascent
- 462 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 793 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
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Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 199 m
- Descent
- 662 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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Scenic Hikes Around Tignes and Val d'Isère
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