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12,353mi
Distance
10h51m
Duration
1,28mph
Speed
5594ft
Elevation +
5620ft
Elevation -
2251ft
Min altitude
6765ft
Max altitude
Very difficult
Level

La traversée de la Dent de Cons

Some areas are equipped with lifelines to assist climbing.
Some areas are equipped with lifelines to assist climbing.
View of Lake Annecy and La Tournette from one of the peaks towards the Dent de Cons.
View of Lake Annecy and La Tournette from one of the peaks towards the Dent de Cons.
Views of the Alps from the dent de Cons
Views of the Alps from the dent de Cons
View of the Bauges from the dent de Cons
View of the Bauges from the dent de Cons

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 12,353mi starting from Faverges-Seythenex, Haute-Savoie. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike is rated as very difficult, plan for about 10h51m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 5594ft and a negative elevation loss of 5620ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Please note: to set off from Frontenex, you have to walk off-trail in a few places, so the route is not signposted. What's more, the ridge line is quite aerial, and you'll need to hold on to the lifelines with your hands. This hike should not be attempted on wet ground. The hike takes many small paths on the way up, so be sure to refer to the map or your current position to be sure you're taking the right path. Once you've reached the Col de l'Alpette, turn left to follow the ridge to the Dent de Cons. Then continue straight on to reach the Chalet de l'Alpettaz. As with the ascent, the descent is on small paths that are not always well maintained. Watch out for tall grass.

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Route profile

5594ft
Elevation +
5620ft
Elevation -
2251ft
Min altitude
6765ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: Passage Du Four De Frontenex, 74210 Faverges-Seythenex

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 45.73177, 6.31111 / 45°43'54'' N, 6°18'39'' E