Walk No. 47 - Tour of the Upper Giffre on foot

This superb tour combines several hikes set out in the guide published by the Upper Giffre association.

Description

It enables you to explore all the facets of the Upper Giffre: the valley, its history and its population, the forests, the mountain pastures, and the mountain trails that provide some splendid panoramic views. The tour takes 6 or 11 days to complete and is intended for experienced hikders.

Starting altitude: 1,691m
Finishing altitude: 1,770 m
Particular difficulties: none
Recommended period June to the first snowfalls.
Itinerary for guidance only.

Itinéraire

Distance 75km
Difficulté Modéré
Type d'itinéraire Aller simple
Dénivelé positif 6287m
Dénivelé négatif 6288m
Itinéraire balisé Yes
Nature du terrain Rock, Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
Altitude maximum 2555m

Opening period

From 01/07 to 31/08.

Subject to favorable weather.

Location

Access by car:

From Cluses, drive to Taninges (D 902), then to Samoëns Village via Morillon or Taninges. Park at the Grand Massif Express parking lot, at the entrance of Samoëns Village (South). Departure on foot from the Giffre Bridge, between the camping and the GME.

Itinerary