Tour of Mont Charvet with bivouac at Gouille des Fours

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Two-day tour in the Aravis mountain range. Departure from the Col des Annes, passing by the Refuge de la Pointe Percée, then the Col des Verts. Bivouac at the Gouille des Fours, where ibex have made their home, with a magnificent view of Mont Blanc. Second day towards Lac de Tardevant via the Grande Forclaz and Ambrevetta, returning via alpine pastures to the Pointe des Annes.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 22.41 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: + 1,979 m
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    Descent: - 1,970 m
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    Highest point: 2,538 m
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    Lowest point: 1,505 m

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S

    Col des Annes - Gouille des Fours via the Col des Verts

    ↔8.80 km ↗1,031 m ↘716 m
    Depart from the Col des Annes, pass by the Refuge de la Pointe Percée, then by the Col des Verts. Camp at the Gouille des Fours, where ibex have made their home, with a magnificent view of Mont Blanc.
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  2. E

    Gouille des Fours - Col des Annes via Lac de Tardevant

    ↔13.60 km ↗951 m ↘1,264 m
    From Gouille des Fours, head towards Lac de Tardevant via the Grande Forclaz and Ambrevetta passes, then return via alpine pastures and forests to La Pointe and Col des Annes.
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Notes

You can camp at Gouille des Fours. Climb a little to enjoy a beautiful view of the Mont Blanc range. There is a stream with water below.

Water is available at the Torrent des Fours, at the Refuge de la Bombardellaz, and at the Ruisseau du Déluge towards Plattuy (trek done in mid-July)

The passages at the Col des Verts, the Crêtes Noires and the Ambrevetta are exposed and require commitment from hikers.

Numerous sheep pens require you to leave the trail to get around them.

At the Col des Annes car park, there are several local restaurants selling cheese from the hamlet's farms.

The car park fills up quickly, so you may need to find a spot further down the access road.

 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.

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