Col de l'Arc
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 246 out of 247 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional du Vercors
Location: Saint-Paul-De-Varces, Grenoble, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Hikes to Col de l'Arc
- Intermediate
4.8
(199)
1,296
The Arc pass and the Saint-Michel peak - loop in the Vercors regional natural park03:19
8.30km
600m
Intermediate4.9
(88)
462
Col de l'Arc – Pic Saint-Michel loop from Lans-en-Vercors03:59
10.8km
620m
Expert4.8
(80)
380
Pic Saint-Michel – Col de l'Arc loop from Lans-en-Vercors05:49
15.3km
900m
Tips
This passage culminates at 1,736 meters above sea level. It is located on a ridge from which you can switch either to the side of the Gresse valley or to the Lans-en-Vercors plateau. It offers a magnificent view of Belledonne, Les Rousses and Les Écrins in the background.
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•December 21, 2022
Nice spot at the foot of the Saint-Michel peak with a beautiful view of Grenoble.
translated by•September 13, 2021
The descent (or ascent) to Saint-Paul de Varces is very steep (about 25% on average) with a long passage through woods that can be particularly slippery in wet weather.
translated by•May 20, 2023
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Location: Saint-Paul-De-Varces, Grenoble, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Hikes to Col de l'Arc
- Intermediate
4.8
(199)
1,296
The Arc pass and the Saint-Michel peak - loop in the Vercors regional natural park03:19
8.30km
600m
Intermediate4.9
(88)
462
Col de l'Arc – Pic Saint-Michel loop from Lans-en-Vercors03:59
10.8km
620m
Expert4.8
(80)
380
Pic Saint-Michel – Col de l'Arc loop from Lans-en-Vercors05:49
15.3km
900m
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