Allevard-Monviso
Briançon
Grenoble
Galibier Thabor
Les Karellis
Les Sybelles
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Sansicario
Via Lattea
Long distance, high altitude
Also in Hautes-Alpes, France • Isère, France • Savoie, France • Cuneo, Italy
Hiking Extreme
- Distance
- 253 km
- Ascent
- 16 km
- Descent
- 16 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 463 m
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 19˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 463 m to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 253 km, 16201 vertical metres of ascent and 16046 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Long scenic route along some of the western alps highest summits. No glacier travel.
Difficulty
Extreme
Scrambling up mountains and along technical trails with moderate fall exposure. Handholds are necessary to navigate the trail in its entirety, although they are not necessary at all times. Some obstacles can be very large and difficult to navigate, and the grades can often be near-vertical. The challenge of the trail and the steepness of the grade results in very strenuous hiking. Hikes of this difficulty blur the lines between "hiking" and "climbing".
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation