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6.09mi
Distance
4h53m
Duration
1.63mph
Speed
3402ft
Elevation +
3419ft
Elevation -
4892ft
Min altitude
7897ft
Max altitude
Very difficult
Level

Mont Charvin (par la via ferrata)

View of La Tournette from Mon Charvin
View of La Tournette from Mon Charvin
View of L'Étale from Mon Charvin
View of L'Étale from Mon Charvin
View of the Mont-Blanc massif from Mon Charvin
View of the Mont-Blanc massif from Mon Charvin
The cross at the summit of Mont Charvin
The cross at the summit of Mont Charvin
View of the Dent de Cons, in the background, from Mon Charvin
View of the Dent de Cons, in the background, from Mon Charvin
The descent to the
The descent to the
The view from Pas de L'Ours
The view from Pas de L'Ours

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 6.09mi starting from Ugine, Savoie. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike is rated as very difficult, plan for about 4h53m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 3402ft and a negative elevation loss of 3419ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Please note: full via ferrata equipment is required for this route. The route starts from the Les Bassins parking lot. The first 400 m of ascent are on a classic hiking trail. Then, once you've reached the via ferrata on the north ridge (well signposted and with a lifeline), you need to equip yourself. Then follow the lifeline to the summit of Mont Charvin. Then take the path leading down to the Arête du pas de l'Ours (there are a few places where you can hang on, but these are not particularly difficult). Before reaching the ridge, turn right to follow the via ferrata that crosses the small wall (much shorter than the ascent, but equipment is required). You then arrive at the pas de l'Ours, just above the end of the via ferrata. Finally, take the only path back down to Merdassier. Then take the road back to the parking lot at the start.

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Route profile

3402ft
Elevation +
3419ft
Elevation -
4892ft
Min altitude
7897ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: Route Des Montagnes, 73400 Ugine

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 45.79388, 6.42738 / 45°47'37'' N, 6°25'38'' E