Time taken: 5 hours
Starting altitude: 717 m
Finishing altitude: 2,207 m
Particular difficulties: none up to the chalets at Le Criou. The ridge at the top of Aouille du Criou overlooks the very sharp drop of the north face of the Criou.
Itinerary for guidance only.
- Sport
Les chalets et l'Aouille du Criou
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This hike takes you to the summit of the Criou, the symbolic mountain towering over the town of Samoëns. There is a breathtaking panoramic view from the summit over the Giffre Valley, Mont Buet, Rousse des Chambres and Les Dents Blanches.
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Sport Les chalets et l'Aouille du Criou Samoëns
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Map references
TOP25 IGN 3530 ET
Topoguides references
Guide reference: Upper Giffre valley ramblers' guide.
Further informations
Stone, Ground
Prices
Free of charge.
Reception
Period of practice
From 15/06 to 15/09.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Pets supplement
Contacts
Access
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