Roche Veyrand

Roche Veyrand
Highest point
Elevation 1,429 m (4,688 ft)
Coordinates 45°25′44″N 05°50′40″E / 45.42889°N 5.84444°E / 45.42889; 5.84444Coordinates: 45°25′44″N 05°50′40″E / 45.42889°N 5.84444°E / 45.42889; 5.84444
Geography
Roche Veyrand

France

Location Savoie, France
Parent range Chartreuse Mountains

Roche Veyrand is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Chartreuse Mountains range. It has an elevation of 1,429 metres above sea level.

Via ferrata

The Fiolins hamlet is the starting point of a path leading to a via ferrata that passes through Roche Veyrand to reach the Entremonts Valley. Hike access (2 hours) is made easier by the Col de la Cluse (1,169 m).

The via ferrata is composed of two parts that can be done separately, the first hard enough, the second very hard. The course is very well furnished and many natural jacks can be used. The rain aftermathes, some parts may be slippery and require vigilance.

Hike

The summit of roche Veyrand provides access to the Roc de Gleisin ridge.

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