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Les Fréaux Vertical kilometer

Les Fréaux Vertical kilometer
Les Fréaux Vertical kilometer
Les Fréaux Vertical kilometer

IGN cards

3435ETR - VALLOIRE RESISTANTE AIGUILLES D'ARVES COL DU GALIBIER
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE
Scale : 1:25 000
17.20€
3436ETR - MEIJE PELVOUX RESISTANTE PARC NATIONAL DES ÉCRINS
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE
Scale : 1:25 000
17.20€
3436ET - MEIJE PELVOUX PARC NATIONAL DES ÉCRINS
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
3435ET - VALLOIRE AIGUILLES D'ARVES COL DU GALIBIER
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
TOP75006 - MASSIF DES ECRINS OISANS CHAMPSAUR
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 75
Scale : 1:75 000
9.80€
TOP75005 - BRIANCONNAIS QUEYRAS
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 75
Scale : 1:75 000
9.80€
TOP100D38 - ISÈRE GRENOBLE VIENNE PARC NATIONAL DES ÉCRINS PARC NATUREL RÉGIONAL DU VERCORS
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
TOP100D73 - SAVOIE CHAMBÉRY ALBERTVILLE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE PNR DU MASSIF DES BAUGES
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
202 JURA ALPES DU NORD
Editor : IGN
Collection : TOP 200
Scale : 1:200 000
6.80€
D04-05 ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE HAUTES-ALPES
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN
Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
D38 ISÈRE
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN
Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
NR16 PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D'AZUR
Editor : IGN
Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
EUROPE
Editor : IGN
Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN
Scale : 1:2 500 000
7.00€

Description

This is the Fréaux vertical kilometer: a short distance, but a steep climb. It's a breathtaking climb, and not just because of the view from the Chancel refuge, perched at an altitude of 2506 metres.

This steep and demanding route starts at Les Fréaux, at an altitude of 1370 metres. A forest trail follows the cable cars of the Téléphériques des Glaciers de La Meije. The route passes through Pierre Farabo and Côte Fine, before leading to the Puy Vachier lake. At this point, the hardest part is behind us, and the view opens out over the Buffe and Goléon valleys. If the refuge is guarded, you can enjoy a home-cooked meal and refresh yourself on the terrace.

Technical Information

Trail running
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
2h
Dist.
4.8 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Les Fréaux , 05320   La Grave
Lat : 45.042728Lng : 6.282969

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Additional information

Updated by

Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard - 04/08/2025
www.hautesvallees.com/la-grave/
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Environments

Forest location
Mountain location
Lake 5 km away
River 5 km away
Waterside

Open period

From 01/05 to 30/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Type of land

Rock
Stone
Ground

Location complements

From La Grave, the Fréaux Village is situated 3km below when going to Bourg d'Oisans. Park your car and the starting point of the trail is at the other end of the village, near the river Romanche

Coming with a bus: LER 35, stopping in front of the tourism office at La Grave.

*It is totally possible to run/walk to Les Fréaux from La Grave*

Animals

Yes. Beware of the boundaries of the Parc National des Écrins, where dogs are not allowed.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾