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Valmeinier 1800 to Refuge des Marches via Col des Marches

How to reach Refuge des Marches
Overlooking Aiguilles d'Arves and the Ecrins Massif...

step 1
Ascent to Refuge des Marches

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At Valmeinier 1800, take the path that crosses the resort's ski slopes and head towards Inversins.
Follow the path up the valley and cross the Marches stream at 2,213 m.
Continue to climb towards the pass through increasingly shorter sections, until you reach Col des Marches (2,725 m).
Head north-east down the pass for 400 metres, then follow the path in the middle of the valley.
At Pont des Marches, leave the route for Lac de Bissorte on your left and climb up alongside the stream to reach the refuge.
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Refuge des Marches

- 2230m
Departure arrival1800 m
Arrival altitude2230 m
Elevation+925m/-500m
Time4h30/5h
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step 1
Ascent to Refuge des Marches
Refuge des Marches
Departure arrival1800 m
Arrival altitude2230 m
Elevation+925m/-500m
Time4h30/5h
DifficultyDifficulty Medium
Seasonin summer