Travel guide to the top of Vallon de la Fournache

Vallon de la Fournache is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.703m (8,868ft) above sea level, located in the Savoie department in France. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Vallon de la Fournache

Where is Vallon de la Fournache?

The peak is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the south-eastern part of the country, within the Parc National de la Vanoise.

Is the road to Vallon de la Fournache unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. 4x4 vehicles only. It's a chairlift access trail, closed to private vehicles. It features 11 hairpin turns.

Is the road to Vallon de la Fournache open year-round?

Set high in the Vanoise massif of the Graian Alps, the road is totally impassable in winters due to the heavy snowfalls in the area.

How long is the road to Vallon de la Fournache?

Starting from Lac de Plan d’Aval parking lot, the ascent is 4.6km long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 662 meters. The average gradient is 14.39%.
Pic: Marcel Vos 

 

 

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