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Petit Mont Blanc
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Latitude :
6.660476
Longitude :
45.408286
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Enjoy 360° panoramic views from the Vanoise glaciers to Mont Blanc.
The peak takes its name from its rounded shape, similar to that of its big brother, and the gypsum that looks like snow.
Several return variants are possible to make a loop:
PASSAGE DE PLASSA (8')
- walking time: 9h30
- distance: 24.7 km
- altitude difference: D+ 1300 m / D- 1300 m
This path leads to a monumental cairn (3.5 m). Beyond the passage unfolds a vast scree where the remains of a plane crashed on December 19, 1969 can be discerned.
COL DE MEY (8'')
- walking time: 8h30
- distance: 20.3 km
- altitude difference: D+ 1270 m / D- 1270 m
For the more experienced, a rocky walkway equipped with a cable allows you to continue up to the Col de Mey. Not recommended if you're afraid of heights!
VIA CAVO DEL MEY, the vertigo hike (via cordata)
- route time: 1h00
- distance: 0.8 km
- difference in altitude: D+ 180 m
Reserved for adventurers and thrill-seekers, Courchevel's newest hike is... vertigo-inducing. A cabled route over rocky ledges facing the Vanoise glaciers.
Warning: helmet, lanyards and harness compulsory!
Services
Rates
Free access.
Period(s) of use
From 01/05 to 31/10
Subject to favorable weather
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Things to discover nearby
Explore our hikes
Pedestrian sports
Boucle du rocher de la Loze
Courchevel
7.3km
Level red – hard
430m
430m
The Rocher de la Loze is an amazing viewpoint, so take the time to admire the Vanoise glaciers and Mont Blanc.
Pedestrian sports
La Saulire - Lac des Creux
Courchevel
7.6km
Medium
0m
930m
After stopping at the highest point in Courchevel and waving to Mont Blanc, you head back down to the centre of the resort.
Pedestrian sports
Lacs Merlet - Col de Chanrouge
Courchevel
16.7km
Level red – hard
810m
810m
Extend your walk for a view out over a third lake, the Lac du Pêtre. From the mountain pass, enjoy unrivalled views of the Courchevel valley, the La Plagne ski area and the Mont Blanc mountain range.
