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There are numerous mountain lodges and guesthouses dotted throughout this valley, making it easy to go on a multi-day hike without a care in the world.
Around the Clarée
A two-day snowshoe hike in the upper Clarée Valley. A chance to rediscover this valley without having to put up with the smell of car exhaust fumes. A real treat.
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Activity: Snowshoeing -
Distance: 14.56 mi -
Duration according to the author: 2 days -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,713 ft -
Descent: - 2,713 ft -
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Highest point: 7,041 ft -
Lowest point: 5,226 ft
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Worth a visit
Névache and its history.
All the resorts in the north of the department, and here in particular the Serre-Chevalier and Montgenèvre areas.
Reviews and comments
5 / 5
Based on 1 review
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Route interest
5 / 5
5 / 5
bernardino
Hello
Yes, I agree with Christophe’s comment. I’d also add that any snowshoe hikes undertaken at this time of year need to be planned very carefully. Not only the snow, but also the cold and damp must be carefully taken into account. And on trips covering a good dozen kilometres and involving a few metres of elevation gain, the effort required is still intense, and these long trips should only be undertaken by people well-accustomed to this type of activity.
It should be noted that, despite the minimal elevation gain, I have rated this two-day circular loop as ‘Difficult’.
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christophe13930
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 04, 2017
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
A stunning valley and a hike in breathtaking surroundings.
The welcome at the Laval refuge is very warm, and the rooms are cosy. At the far end of this valley, you can carry on to the Drayères refuge.
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this is high-altitude mountain terrain, and snow conditions must be checked carefully. Check the avalanche risk forecast.
When the refuge is unstaffed, there is no stove or toilet facilities.
Truly a superb spot!!
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+420 ft
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