Refuge of the Étendard – Glacier de l'Étendard loop from Col de la Croix-de-Fer

Mountain hikes & routes

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Saint-Sorlin-D'Arves

Refuge of the Étendard – Glacier de l'Étendard loop from Col de la Croix-de-Fer

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hikers

Refuge of the Étendard – Glacier de l'Étendard loop from Col de la Croix-de-Fer

06:08

16.9km

810m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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152 m

Col de la Croix de Fer

Highlight • Mountain Pass

There are three different ways to climb to the top of the Col de la Croix de Fer. The most famous is the climb from the Verney dam in the …

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466 m

Col de la Croix de Fer (Iron Cross Pass)

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The road is long but it's worth it.

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3.76 km

The refuge is managed by the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs.
You can find running water, cooking equipment, toilets, duvets, and a catering service... And a magnificent setting!
For more information, you can visit the refuge website refugedeletendard.ffcam.fr

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5.41 km

Grand Lac Bramant

Lake

8.61 km

Glacier de l'Étendard

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The Etandard glacier, also called Saint Sorlin d'Arves, covers 270 hectares and a thickness that varies between 30 and 70 meters. It is easily accessible from the famous Iron Cross Pass.

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16.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

5.47 km

3.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces