The Meije Marathon

This trail is a marathon that will lead you through secluded areas in the Meije County.

Description

This demanding route, at an altitude of over 1600 metres, follows the same paths as the 26 Km route, but then branches off onto a small, very steep path to reach the famous Emparis plateau.
In September, this mountain plateau bears a striking resemblance to the famous South American altiplano. A loop on this plateau takes you to two mountain lakes with views of the Écrins massif. Finally, a long descent takes you to the finish in the village of La Grave.

ATTENTION: The path linking Villar d'Arène to La Grave via the Romanche (lower path) is closed following the collapse of part of the path. The Ecrins National Park has not yet announced a date for its reopening. Access from the top (Les Vernois) is possible.

Équipements

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

Environnements

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

Tarifs

Free of charge.

Itinéraire

• Distance 42km
• Type d'itinéraire BOUCLE
• Dénivelé positif 2070m
• Dénivelé négatif 2070m
• Durée journalière 06h00
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Passage délicat In between La Grave and Villar d'Arène, there is a path that is exposed with the river Romanche below. And when running down after Chazelet, there is a dangerous turn before the Bon repos chapel.
• Nature du terrain Rock, Stone, Ground
• Altitude moyenne 2000m
• Altitude maximum 2400m

Période d'ouverture

From 01/05 to 30/10 daily.

Subject to snow conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to snow conditions

Langues parlées

• English
• French

Localisation