Le tour de Tête Grosse n°37

Tour de Tête Grosse

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Selonnet
15.1 km
5h
Very difficult
  • You will go through larch forests and meadows in the heart of the Monges mountain range. The plant diversity of the Tête Grosse alpine meadows is remarkable, particularly the species of flowers.

  • "The route follows a wide track through a larch forest, then continues on a trail through alpine meadows. During the months of June and July, a burst of colours can be seen everywhere. Yellow hues dominate with the famous arnica, the large-flowered leopard’s banes, and the magnificent globeflower, among others. Blue shades are present with the germander speedwell, the field gentian, and the alpine bellflower. White tones emerge with the alpine pasqueflower, the Saint Bruno’s lily, and the...
    "The route follows a wide track through a larch forest, then continues on a trail through alpine meadows. During the months of June and July, a burst of colours can be seen everywhere. Yellow hues dominate with the famous arnica, the large-flowered leopard’s banes, and the magnificent globeflower, among others. Blue shades are present with the germander speedwell, the field gentian, and the alpine bellflower. White tones emerge with the alpine pasqueflower, the Saint Bruno’s lily, and the northern bedstraw. However, some species stand out, such as the orange and the martagon lilies or the protected berardia lanuginosa. Feel free to bring a small book or use your phone to research and identify the flowers in the meadows. But remember that these species are fragile and belong on the mountain, not in your living room.
  • Departure
    Selonnet
  • Difference in height
    693 m
  • Environment
    • In the country
    • Near shuttle stop
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
    • Close to a public transportation
    • Close to GR footpath
    • Panoramic view
    • Presence of livestock and guard dogs
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
  • Accepted customers
    • Level black - very hard
693 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1897 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1559 m
  • Total positive elevation : 693 m
  • Total negative elevation : -693 m
  • Max positive elevation : 201 m
  • Min positive elevation : -186 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Play area
    • Picnic area
    • Public WC
    • Car park
    • Coach parking
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Motorhomes allowed