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Les Fréaux Vertical kilometer
Sport, Pedestrian sports, Trail route
in La Grave
5.1
km
2h
Very difficult
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This is the Fréaux vertical kilometer: a short distance, but a steep climb. It's a breathtaking climb, and not just because of the view from the Chancel refuge, perched at an altitude of 2506 metres.
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This steep and demanding route starts at Les Fréaux, at an altitude of 1370 metres. A forest trail follows the cable cars of the Téléphériques des Glaciers de La Meije. The route passes through Pierre Farabo and Côte Fine, before leading to the Puy Vachier lake. At this point, the hardest part is behind us, and the view opens out over the Buffe and Goléon valleys. If the refuge is guarded, you can enjoy a home-cooked meal and refresh yourself on the terrace.
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- La Grave
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Difference in height
- 1083.97 m
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From La Grave, the Fréaux Village is situated 3km below when going to Bourg d'Oisans. Park your car and the starting point of the trail is at the other end of the village, near the river Romanche
Coming with a bus: LER 35, stopping in front of the tourism office at La Grave.
*It is totally possible to run/walk to Les Fréaux from La Grave*
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Plain text period
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From 01/05 to 30/10 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
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Documentation
- GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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Accepted customers
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- 1084 meters of difference in height
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- Maximum altitude : 2460 m
- Minimum altitude : 1378 m
- Total positive elevation : 1084 m
- Total negative elevation : -2 m
- Max positive elevation : 1018 m
- Min positive elevation : -2 m
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