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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Thomas Guérin

September 13, 2021

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Nice spot at the foot of the Saint-Michel peak with a beautiful view of Grenoble.

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Pierre Marrec

May 20, 2023

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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.

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Elevation 1,730 m

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Saturday 14 March

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Saint-Paul-De-Varces, Grenoble, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Arc Pass

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