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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Grenoble
Varces-Allières-Et-Risset

Bear Rocks – Arc Pass loop from Saint-Paul-de-Varces

Hard

4.6

(5)

22

hikers

Bear Rocks – Arc Pass loop from Saint-Paul-de-Varces

05:03

11.7km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.56 km for 669 m

After 6.16 km for 255 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.98 km

Crocs Arch

Highlight • Other

2

5.46 km

Bear Rocks

Highlight • Summit

Les Rochers de l'Ours is a summit which dominates a rocky ridge at 2,038 meters above sea level. On a clear day, the panorama is impressive. You can see Mont …

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3

5.89 km

The Virari Stone

Highlight • Other

4

7.70 km

Arc Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 …

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5

7.70 km

Arc Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This is a great classic for hikers in the region. In the summer it gets quite crowded. I recommend the southern slope, from the Pré du Four parking lot.

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6

8.22 km

Water Source

Highlight • Natural

B

11.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

4.09 km

2.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

3.54 km

2.51 km

1.08 km

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Sunday 17 May

17°C

8°C

79 %

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