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 16.41km starting from Jarsy, Savoie. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike has no defined difficulty level, plan for about 5h44m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 1520m and a negative elevation loss of 1504m.

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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Bauges

Route profile

1520m
Elevation +
1504m
Elevation -
1007m
Min altitude
2166m
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: 73630 Jarsy

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

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