Roc d`Enfer explorer trail

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This route follows a suggested itinerary
which participants undertake at their own risk.
scenery:
Graydon et sa chapelle
The Aravis peaks,
the Roc d’Enfer,
Mont-Blanc...
Before you go:
Check the weather forecast because storms happen
frequently in the mountains.
Tel. Chamonix weather station: +33 (0)8 92 68 02 74
Let someone know where you are going.
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Avoid walking alone.
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Take water and food, warm and waterproof clothing,
suitable shoes and a map showing footpaths.
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During the walk
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The route winds nicely through Alpine meadows.
culture:
The chapel in Graydon hamlet is worth taking
a moment to admire. Built in 1859 and dedicated
to the Immaculate Conception, the top sections
of the porch come from Aulps Abbey.
To ensure you enjoy your walk or ride to the full, in complete safety
and with total peace of mind, please observe the following
guidelines:
Please be mindful of the Alpine meadows and private
property. Please remember to close gates behind you and try
not to disturb cattle or wild animals!
Dogs should be kept on a lead.
Out of respect for the beautiful surroundings, please stay
on marked routes and take your litter home with you.
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The Roc d’Enfer: legend has it that a shepherd lost
his way in the mountains while looking for
his animals and fell from the hillside during a storm,
eventually succumbing to his injuries.
Ever since, the mountain has been called the Roc
d’Enfer (Hell’s Rock)!
The col Ratti: this mountain pass gets its name from
the French "rôti" (roast). This is because the hillside
is very exposed and offers little shade... hence
the risk of being roasted in the open!
Difficulty level: hard
Duration: 6hrs30
Altitude change: 920 m
Weather guide: in very fine weather only
Starting point: Graydon hamlet car park,
above Essert-Romand
For more walks
or to contact
the Vallée d’Aulps
Tourist Office,
telephone:
+ 33 (0)4 50 79 65 09
[email protected]
www.valleedaulps.com
Signposts: PDIPR approved
Map: IGN TOP 25, 3528 ET, Morzine
Roc d’Enfer
explorer trail
Directions ...
Starting point: Graydon hamlet car park
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From Graydon hamlet, the footpath climbs up
through meadows before reaching the wide
valley called Chaux de Vie, with the Roc
d’Enfer high above.
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Cross Chaux de Vie and then continue to col
Ratti (1900 m), the highest point of the circuit.
A huge and magnificent panorama opens up
to walkers, featuring Mont-Blanc and the Aravis
peaks...
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The downhill section to col de la Basse
(1636 m) is through a wide open meadow.
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The circuit continues down to chalets at
Les Praz.
Continue on to Plan de Criou and cross
the meadows at Les Places before returning to
Graydon hamlet.
Start here
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Echelle : 1/20 000
Chamois