Refuge Evariste Chancel et lac de Puy Vachier depuis 2400m

HikingOut and backÉcrins

Map of the Refuge Evariste Chancel et lac de Puy Vachier depuis 2400m track on the IGN map, with the start and numbered waypointsExplore the map

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Key facts

Distance
4.7 km
Ascent
+316 m
Descent
−283 m
Estimated time
1 hr 45
hiking
Difficulty
Easy
official rating
Route
Out and back
same way back

Profile and gradient

  • under 10%
  • 10 to 20%
  • over 20%

Gradient along the route: 2.1 km under 10%, 1.9 km at 10 to 20% and 0.7 km over 20%. Elevation from 2,329 m to 2,489 m over 4.7 km.

Surface and path types

Surface
  • Dirt & gravel 100%
Path types
  • Trail 100%

Description

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Getting there

Start: Gare de téléphérique de 2400m, La Grave (05).

Sources

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