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7.289mi
Distance
4h15m
Duration
+4035ft
Elevation gain
-4035ft
Elevation loss
Hard
Level

Pointe de Talamarche depuis Montremont

Ascent to the refuge
Ascent to the refuge
A not very wild ibex!
A not very wild ibex!
Lone tree in the middle of the climb
Lone tree in the middle of the climb
View on the Mont-Blanc and the Tournette from the point
View on the Mont-Blanc and the Tournette from the point
View from the point to the Alps
View from the point to the Alps
Descent after the refuge
Descent after the refuge

Route details

1.71mph
Speed
2097 kcal
Calories burned
21.0%
Avg grade
Loop trail
Route type
2635ft
Min altitude
5951ft
Max altitude
Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 7.289mi starting from Thônes, Haute-Savoie. The hike is a loop trail and returns to the trailhead. This hike is rated as hard, plan for about 4h15m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 4035ft and an elevation loss of 4035ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Park on the Montremont parking lot, go back a little and follow the signs to the Larrieux refuge. Once at the refuge, follow the path that goes down in the valley to pass by the ruin of the Talamarche chalet to go back up to the Tervelles pass. After arriving at the pass, continue to climb to the Pointe de Talamarche to admire the view. Take the same path in the opposite direction. Possibility to go to the Dent du Cruet, first sign indicated then more indications. Take on the left side after the pass to join again the refuge of Larrieux and go down following the signs to Montremont.

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Route profile

4035ft
Elevation gain
4035ft
Elevation loss
2635ft
Min altitude
5951ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: 4349 Route De Montremont, 74230 Thônes, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 45.85633, 6.27965 / 45°51'22'' N, 6°16'46'' E

Caution: May Cross Private Property

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Safety Notice

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