How to get to Glacier du Varet in Savoie?

Glacier du Varet is a high mountain glacier at an elevation of 2,883 m (9,458 ft) above sea level, located in the Savoie department of France. It's one of the highest roads in the country.

Glacier du Varet

Where is Glacier du Varet?

The glacier is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the south-eastern part of the country, within the Réserve Naturelle des Hauts de Villaroger. On a good day, you will have a 360-degree view of the Alps as far as your eyes can see.

Is the road to Glacier du Varet unpaved?

The road to the glacier is totally unpaved. It’s a service road for a chairlift. It’s very curvy, narrow in parts, and extremely steep. 4x4 vehicles only. It’s closed to private vehicles and impassable from October through June. Avalanches often make the road impassable.

How long is the road to Glacier du Varet?

Starting from Col de la Chal, the road to the glacier is 4.6 km (2.85 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 390 m and the average gradient is 8.47%.
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