Les Fréaux Vertical kilometer

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.

Description

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.

Équipements

• Public WC
• Car park
• Defibrillator
• Parking nearby
• Trail route
• Charging stations for electric vehicles

Environnements

• Forest location
• Mountain location
• Lake -5km away
• River -5 km away
• Waterside

Tarifs

Free access.

Itinéraire

• Distance 4.8km
• Type d'itinéraire Aller/retour
• Dénivelé positif 1200m
• Dénivelé négatif 1200m
• Durée journalière 02h00
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Nature du terrain Rock, Stone, Ground
• Altitude moyenne 1700m
• Altitude maximum 2506m

Période d'ouverture

From 01/05 to 30/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Langues parlées

• English
• French

Localisation

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Oui