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Cooled by the breeze of the Petit Mont-Cenis pass, this route takes you
on an adventure at more than 2,100 metres above sea level, under the
majestic cliffs of Pointe de Bellecombe. Dive into the magical world of
mountain lakes!
on an adventure at more than 2,100 metres above sea level, under the
majestic cliffs of Pointe de Bellecombe. Dive into the magical world of
mountain lakes!
easy
Distance 6.2 km
1:00 h
230 m
230 m
2,359 m
2,181 m
This entry into the Savine valley is simply mouth-watering. The stream, born
in the Savine glaciers, turns into a remarkable torrent as it thunders down
the valley, to offer up its watery jewels, a handful of glittering diamonds
for you to admire.
What a dramatic view of Dents d'Ambin and Etache Rock!
And what about these fascinating little delicate white pompoms that line
the Perrin lakes, planted there as if by magic? Characteristic of mountain
wetlands, cotton grass, or "linaigrette des Alpes" will make you open your
eyes in wonder as its delicate heads nod in the wind. These silky, light grasses
deserved to be photographed, but not picked. How sweet is nature, amid
the jagged rocky outcrops!
in the Savine glaciers, turns into a remarkable torrent as it thunders down
the valley, to offer up its watery jewels, a handful of glittering diamonds
for you to admire.
What a dramatic view of Dents d'Ambin and Etache Rock!
And what about these fascinating little delicate white pompoms that line
the Perrin lakes, planted there as if by magic? Characteristic of mountain
wetlands, cotton grass, or "linaigrette des Alpes" will make you open your
eyes in wonder as its delicate heads nod in the wind. These silky, light grasses
deserved to be photographed, but not picked. How sweet is nature, amid
the jagged rocky outcrops!
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easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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2,359 m
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2,181 m
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1/ How is trail running time calculated? Trail times are calculated on the basis of reference paces for a regular runner who practices running on average 1 or 2 times a week. 600m/h ascent in altitude 900m/h ascent on descent 9km/h on the flat2/ Using GPX tracks As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.
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Petit Mont-Cenis PassCoordinates
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45.210336, 6.865465
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45°12'37.2"N 6°51'55.7"E
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32T 332382 5008532
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Book recommendation by the author
Map and booklet "Haute Maurienne Vanoise. 120 walks and hikes - 36 trail routes. For all levels" (sold for €12 in Tourist Offices)
Author’s map recommendations
Map IGN 3634OT - Val Cenis
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Parts of this content were machine translated from French.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
6.2 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
230 m
Descent
230 m
Highest point
2,359 m
Lowest point
2,181 m
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