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10.194mi
Distance
5h44m
Duration
2.07mph
Speed
4987ft
Elevation gain
4934ft
Elevation loss
3304ft
Min altitude
7106ft
Max altitude
Very difficult
Level

Pointe de Chaurionde depuis le Nant Fourchu

View on the Chaurionde and the Arcalod while climbing
View on the Chaurionde and the Arcalod while climbing
Chalet du Drison and the Mont-Blanc in the background
Chalet du Drison and the Mont-Blanc in the background
Lake Annecy and Tournette from the Chaurionde
Lake Annecy and Tournette from the Chaurionde
The Mont-Blanc and the Alps from the Chaurionde
The Mont-Blanc and the Alps from the Chaurionde
The Vercors from the Chaurionde
The Vercors from the Chaurionde

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 10.194mi starting from Jarsy, Savoie. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike is rated as very difficult, plan for about 5h44m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 4987ft and an elevation loss of 4934ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Park on the last parking lot at Nant Fourchu. Follow the road on foot then take the path on the right indicated by the sign Chalet du Haut Four. Then follow the signs that indicate the direction to the Pointe de Chaurionde. Go down towards the Arcalod. The ascent of the Arcalod requires the use of hands and some climbing. The climb is long and only for experienced climbers. Go back down to the parking lot passing by the chalets of Orgeval, follow the main path.

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Route profile

4987ft
Elevation gain
4934ft
Elevation loss
3304ft
Min altitude
7106ft
Max altitude
Route information

How to get there

Route starting point: 73630, Jarsy, Savoie, France

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 45.64596, 6.2363 / 45°38'45'' N, 6°14'10'' E