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Col de l'Arc loop

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    Hike to Col de l'Arc, a very popular pass but still an enjoyable hike to do.
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    Distance 10.3 km
    4:41 h
    608 m
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    1,739 m
    1,174 m

    Start from the Conversaria parking, signpost for Col de l'Arc follow the path to the Prairie de Machiret. Then take the path on the right to Font Froide (1500m). Head towards Col de l'Arc for the last part of the ascent. At the pass, unobstructed views of Belledonne, the Mathésine, and Grenoble. For the return, go back to Font Froide and take the GR Sentier Gobert southwards. This path offers a view of the Villard de Lans plateau. Follow it to the Combe Chaulange, turn right and descend to reach the Conversaria parking.

    Yellow-green markings for Col de l'Arc and white-red GR markings

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    Be careful at the pass if there are children, risk of falls.

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    Start from the Conversaria parking, signpost for Col de l'Arc follow the path to the Prairie de Machiret. Then take the path on the right to Font Froide (1500m). Head towards Col de l'Arc for the last part of the ascent. At the pass, unobstructed views of Belledonne, the Mathésine, and Grenoble. For the return, go back to Font Froide and take the GR Sentier Gobert southwards. This path offers a view of the Villard de Lans plateau. Follow it to the Combe Chaulange, turn right and descend to reach the Conversaria parking.

    Yellow-green markings for Col de l'Arc and white-red GR markings

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    Conversaria parking

    Coordinates

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    45.072519, 5.579631
    DMS
    45°04'21.1"N 5°34'46.7"E
    UTM
    31T 703057 4994243
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    10.3 km
    Duration
    4:41 h
    Ascent
    608 m
    Descent
    609 m
    Highest point
    1,739 m
    Lowest point
    1,174 m
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