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12,518mi
Distance
6h4m
Duration
2,27mph
Speed
4806ft
Elevation +
4777ft
Elevation -
5889ft
Min altitude
10341ft
Max altitude
Very difficult
Level

Réserve nationales du Mont-Viso : Tunnel de la Traversette et Pointe de Marte

The approach path with a view of Mont Viso
The approach path with a view of Mont Viso
The ascent to Pointe de Marte
The ascent to Pointe de Marte
A short pause at the bridge over the river
A short pause at the bridge over the river
View from the Traversette Tunnel
View from the Traversette Tunnel
The Traversette Tunnel
The Traversette Tunnel
Inside the Traversette Tunnel
Inside the Traversette Tunnel
On the Italian side, once through the tunnel
On the Italian side, once through the tunnel
View from Pointe de Marte
View from Pointe de Marte
View from Pointe de Marte
View from Pointe de Marte
The cross at Pointe de Marte
The cross at Pointe de Marte

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 12,518mi starting from Abriès-Ristolas, Hautes-Alpes. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike is rated as very difficult, plan for about 6h4m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 4806ft and a negative elevation loss of 4777ft.

Description of the route by the creator

From the last parking lot, follow the signs up to the Viso refuge. Shortly before the refuge, turn left to follow the signs to the Tunnel de la Traversette. From the tunnel, you can climb up to the Pointe de Marte. Please note: to reach the pointe, you'll need to do a bit of climbing. It is therefore limited to seasoned hikers. Follow the same path back to the original parking lot. It is possible to turn right shortly before arriving to follow a pretty river.

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Route profile

4806ft
Elevation +
4777ft
Elevation -
5889ft
Min altitude
10341ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: 05460, Abriès-Ristolas, Hautes-Alpes, France

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 44.73743, 6.99678 / 44°44'14'' N, 6°59'48'' E