Tour and Pic de Marcelly

Trail specs

Distance19,2 km

Ascent+1490 m

Descent-1490 m

Average time6h15

DifficultyVery hard

Highest point1989 m

Lowest point647 m

TypeLoop

TrailheadSur Magnin, Taninges

Water sourcesNo reliable water source identified along the route. Carry 2.5 to 3 L of water per person.

Best seasonJune to October

GPSN 46.10933 / E 6.59130

GPX track · Tour and Pic de Marcelly

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9 Waypoints · 19,2 km · Loop

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Topographic map

Elevation profile

Waypoints

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Start (648 m)

km 0,0 648 m
1

Vers Sache (755 m)

km 2,3 755 m 39 min from previous waypoint
2

Los Michons (738 m)

km 4,3 738 m 24 min from previous waypoint
3

Fartaz (1,028 m)

km 6,3 1028 m 53 min from previous waypoint
4

Roche Palud d'en-Haut (1,503 m)

km 8,3 1503 m 1h11 from previous waypoint
5

Pointe de Perret (1,931 m)

km 10,5 1931 m 1h10 from previous waypoint
6

Pas de l'Âne (1,966 m)

km 12,5 1966 m 27 min from previous waypoint
7

Le Petit Planey (1,482 m)

km 14,5 1482 m 24 min from previous waypoint
A

Finish (650 m)

End of the hike.

km 19,1 650 m 55 min from previous waypoint

Detailed route description

This loop hike starting from Sur Magnin, Taninges totals 19.11 km with 1,488 m of elevation gain and peaks at the Pas de l'Âne (1,966 m). Rated very difficult (5/5 stars), it requires about 6h15 of effort depending on your pace.

Elevation profile

The route ranges from 647 m to 1,989 m, with 1,483 m of descent on the way down.

Notable waypoints

The main points along the way are Vers Sache (755 m) (km 2.32), Los Michons (738 m) (km 4.28), Fartaz (1,028 m) (km 6.31), Roche Palud d'en-Haut (1,503 m) (km 8.3), Pointe de Perret (1,931 m) (km 10.54), Pas de l'Âne (1,966 m) (km 12.46).

Practical tips

As with any mountain outing, check the weather before setting off. Carry at least 2.5 to 3 L of water per person, warm layers (even in summer, conditions change fast at altitude), solid hiking boots and energy snacks. This hike requires good physical condition and mountain experience. Start early to avoid the heat and the afternoon thunderstorms that are common in summer. Always tell someone your route.

Best season: June to October.