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Velan Ridge

Velan Ridge

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Velan Ridge

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Location: Novel, Thonon-Les-Bains, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Blandine ❄️🏔️☀️🌺

August 6, 2023

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The path on the Velan ridges is superb and not that technically difficult (be careful in wet weather, some passages are delicate and exposed), however not recommended for people prone to vertigo.

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Romain

August 15, 2023

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Magnificent ridge path that offers aerial views of Lake Geneva and the Cornettes de Bise. The course is not difficult but can impress. Note a small, somewhat counter-intuitive section towards the Dent du Velan.

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Karl 🫈

September 3, 2025

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No photo can reflect the beauty of the place 😍

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Elevation 1,900 m

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Wednesday 5 August

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18 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Location: Novel, Thonon-Les-Bains, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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