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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Saint-Sorlin-D'Arves

Refuge of the Étendard – Glacier de l'Étendard loop from Col de la Croix-de-Fer

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Saint-Sorlin-D'Arves

Refuge of the Étendard – Glacier de l'Étendard loop from Col de la Croix-de-Fer

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5.0

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Refuge of the Étendard – Glacier de l'Étendard loop from Col de la Croix-de-Fer

06:03

16.6km

810m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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152 m

Col de la Croix de Fer

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There are three different ways to climb to the top of the Col de la Croix de Fer. The most famous is the climb from the Verney dam in the …

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466 m

Col de la Croix de Fer (Iron Cross Pass)

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The road is long but it's worth it.

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3.56 km

The refuge is managed by the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs.
You can find running water, cooking equipment, toilets, duvets, and a catering service... And a magnificent setting!
For more information, you can visit the refuge website refugedeletendard.ffcam.fr

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4.98 km

Grand Lac Bramant

Lake

8.19 km

Glacier de l'Étendard

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The Etandard glacier, also called Saint Sorlin d'Arves, covers 270 hectares and a thickness that varies between 30 and 70 meters. It is easily accessible from the famous Iron Cross Pass.

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16.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.57 km

5.42 km

3.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

5.42 km

5.14 km

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,680 m)

Lowest point (2,060 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Refuge of the Étendard – Glacier de l'Étendard loop from Col de la Croix-de-Fer

Col de la Croix de Fer

Col de la Croix de Fer (Iron Cross Pass)

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Refuge of the Étendard

Glacier de l'Étendard

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