Valloire Galibier Expériences - Parcours - Bonnenuit - Col du Galibier

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GRANDES ROUSSES - du 15/06/2026 au 15/10/2026 In progress

LA CHARMETTE - du 30/05/2026 au 20/10/2026 In progress

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parcours — Thibaut Blais / Valloire Tourisme

This route is a part of the Trail du Galibier route. Quite difficult, it is aimed at experienced trailers. You will be immersed in a majestic alpine environment and will pass by 3 high altitude lakes.

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Distance 28.15 km
Elevation gain 1860 m
Elevation lost 1860 m
Min. elevation 1748 m
Max. elevation. 2686 m
Duration (depending on pace) 6h
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Admission fee : Free access.

Opening : From 31/05 to 15/10 daily. Subject to favorable weather.

Step by step description : Departure from Hameau de Bonnenuit. 1- Follow the path up to Plan d'Orient. 2 - After descending the Col de la Paré, you cross the Rochilles military camp. 3- Skirt around the Grand Ban lakes and Lac Rond to pass over the Col des Cerces and return to Le Mottets (possibility of ending the circuit here and returning to Bonnenuit via Plan Lachat). 4- Descend via the 4x4 track before forking off onto a single on the left, a few metres after the small roadside chalet. 5 - Descend then climb back up to reach the Col du Galibier. 6 - From the Col du Galibier, start the descent to La Lauzette. 7 - Follow the path back to Bonnenuit.

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