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Hiking : Pointe de la Lanche

France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Upper Savoy

This hiking route will take you to the beautiful area of Pointe de la Lanche. The trail is 6.1 kilometers long with an elevation gain of 375 meters, making it a moderately difficult hike. It is expected to take around 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete.

Starting at the parking area, you will begin your journey towards Pointe de la Lanche. Along the way, you will pass by several points of interest. At the beginning of the trail, you will come across Vallée du Brévon - a place of alpine richness, as well as La Haute Meille, a historic site where you can find Oratoire de La Haute-Meille and Oratoire de la Haute-Meille, two wayside shrines.

As you continue on the trail, you will reach Col de Vallonnet, a saddle located 2.07 kilometers from the start. Further along the route, you will encounter Trè Le Saix, an information point that is situated 0.94 kilometers away from the beginning of the trail.

Midway through the hike, you will pass by Pointe de la Lanche, a peak that is 3.05 kilometers from the start. Towards the end of the trail, you will also find Les Profanfas, another information point located 2.46 kilometers from the start, and the wayside cross at a distance of 0.74 kilometers from the beginning.

Before embarking on this hike, make sure to bring an adequate water supply, wear appropriate hiking gear, and check the weather forecast. Enjoy the scenic views and natural beauty along the way as you hike to Pointe de la Lanche and back.