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Roche Veyrand
Highest point
Elevation1,429 m (4,688 ft)
Coordinates45°25′44″N 05°50′40″E / 45.42889°N 5.84444°E / 45.42889; 5.84444
Geography
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LocationSavoie, France
Parent rangeChartreuse 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. It lies between the townships of Corbel and Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont in Savoie.

Via ferrata

Roche Veyrand from Corbel Valley

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.

References

  1. "Roche Veyrand (Chartreuse)". Chartreuse Montagne (in French). Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  2. Géologie. Paris: Dunod. 2008. p. 33. ISBN 9782100516100.
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