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Skislopes and forest around Valmeinier

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Trail stats

Distance
18.86 mi
Elevation gain
3,839 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
3,750 ft
Max elevation
7,825 ft
TrailRank 
54 4.3
Min elevation
4,448 ft
Trail type
One Way
Moving time
2 hours 3 minutes
Time
2 hours 24 minutes
Coordinates
3397
Uploaded
August 10, 2020
Recorded
August 2020
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  •   4.3 1 review

near La Léchere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

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Itinerary description

Nice run through a forest and up and across several ski slopes to a height of nearly 2400 m. Very beautiful views of the mountains, meadows and an icy blue mini lake at the top. Along the way there are two cafes.

Done in Augustus, unclear when the ski slopes close again. Technically not too difficult: ascents and descents are not too steep and the paths are not too rocky.

NB: at the final destination I wanted to continue downhill but there was a mobile sign on the road saying it was forbidden for cars. Perhaps someone else can check if it is gone?

Also: I found the track to be busy with hikers and all terrain bikers, as well as some awesome skelters. When going uphill keep your eyes open to avoid colliding with descending bikers!

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Comments  (2)

  • Photo of Mat Land
    Mat Land Jul 8, 2022

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Bonjour,
    Merci pour ce partage. Le parcours utilise les pistes (vertes et voies techniques) les premiers 80% du trajet puis à travers les bois.
    Très beau panorama en haut du domaine,
    Pas de difficultés en été, attention aux autres utilisateurs.
    Pas d’interdiction début juillet 2022

  • Photo of ToZeeN
    ToZeeN Aug 30, 2023

    Merci du partage le parcours et très agréable à faire et le paysage magnifique

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