Pas de l’Ane and Col de la Bâthie loop from Le Planay – trail running in Arêches-Beaufort

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Pas de l’Ane and Col de la Bâthie loop from Le Planay – trail running in Arêches-Beaufort

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Pas de l’Ane and Col de la Bâthie loop from Le Planay – trail running in Arêches-Beaufort

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20.9km

1,620m

Running

Climbing up to the Pas de l’Ane at 2,352 metres (7,717 ft) always feels like an adventure – reaching the top, where the altitude kicks in and the views open out. Descending into the next valley and looping the whole of Pointe de la Grande Journée is a truly brilliant…

Last updated: August 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.42 km

Plan Villard

Highlight • Other

Plan Villard is an area of open, Alpine pasture above the village of Arêches. It's an enjoyable ascent to reach the plateau, climbing through the forest on beautiful, winding trails. …

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5.41 km

Chalet du Lac

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Picturesque Chalet du Lac is a classic mountain chalet set beside a gleaming lake below Mount Mirantin. You'll find it just off the main trail from Arêches to the Pas …

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7.01 km

Donkey Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Pas de l’Ane is the col between La Pointe de la Grande Journée and Mount Mirantin. It's a rocky saddle at an altitude of 2,352 metres (7,717 ft) offering …

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16.0 km

Col de la Bâthie

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Bâthie is located in the heart of mountain pastures, at 1,889 meters above sea level.

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17.4 km

Refuge Les Arolles

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A beautiful address, located at 1,890 meters above sea level, facing Mont Blanc! You can eat there during the day and spend the night there.

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20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.93 km

5.81 km

2.59 km

1.05 km

888 m

576 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.68 km

9.26 km

1.13 km

582 m

147 m

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,350 m)

Lowest point (1,200 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

6°C

1°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 26, 2023

Climbing up to the Pas de l’Ane at 2,352 metres (7,717 ft) always feels like an adventure – reaching the top, where the altitude kicks in and the views open out. Descending into the next valley and looping the whole of Pointe de la Grande Journée is a truly brilliant and memorable day out.
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