Passage du Retour – Lake du Retour loop from Montvalezan
Passage du Retour – Lake du Retour loop from Montvalezan
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Passage du Retour – Lake du Retour loop from Montvalezan
07:06
16.6km
970m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 15, 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 3.31 km for 2.53 km
After 6.00 km for 26 m
After 6.74 km for 245 m
After 7.45 km for 3.61 km
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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5.80 km
Passage du Retour
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6.32 km
Return lake, beauty and tranquility
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6.57 km
Lake du Retour
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7.81 km
Small lake between Col du Retour and La Louïe Blanche
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8.38 km
Lake below the Louïe Blanche pass
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8.59 km
Louïe Blanche Pass
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10.5 km
La Pierre Gravée
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15.3 km
Panorama of the Summits
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16.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.43 km
5.90 km
3.52 km
743 m
Surfaces
7.76 km
6.43 km
1.25 km
575 m
546 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,510 m)
Lowest point (1,780 m)
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