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Signal du Petit Mont Cenis 3162m, voie normale Arête SW

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Assez longue randonnée sur une arête aérienne sur la fin, avec des panoramas superbes

Hiking Severe

Distance
12 km
Ascent
1 km
Descent
1 km
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
2.1 km
High Point
3.2 km
Gradient
19˚
Signal du Petit Mont Cenis 3162m, voie normale Arête SW Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 12 km, 1040 vertical metres of ascent and 1040 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.

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 October

Features

  • Alpine
  • Historical