Valfrejus - Mont Thabor loop with bivouac

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A challenging hike starting from Valfréjus Station. This circuit is a variation of the GR®5 or GR®57 to reach the summit of Mont Thabor and admire the 360° view of the mountains. We offer the hike with a bivouac at Lac des Méandes (below Col des Méandes) with a different return route from the outward journey, for a walking time of approximately 13 hours.
The view is incredible all along the route. Please note that there is very little shade and at an altitude of 3,100 metres, it is always a little chilly.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 31.67 km
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    Average duration: 2 days 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 2,189 m
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    Descent: - 2,184 m
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    Highest point: 3,179 m
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    Lowest point: 1,532 m

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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    Lac des Méandes - Mont Thabor - Valfréjus

    ↔17.74 km ↗725 m ↘1,783 m
    The hike starts after the bivouac at Lac des Méandes (below Col des Méandes) to reach the summit of Mont Thabor and admire the 360° view of the mountains. Then return via the Refuge du Mont Thabor and descend to Valfréjus.
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    Valfrejus - Lac des Méandes

    ↔13.93 km ↗1,468 m ↘398 m
    A challenging hike starting from Valfréjus resort, the first stage to reach Lac des Méandes (below Col des Méandes). The view is incredible all along the route.Be careful, there is very little shade and at an altitude of 2,700 metres, it is always a little chilly.
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Notes

There are numerous rivers where you can get water if you have suitable water bottles. You can also recharge your batteries at the refuge.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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