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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne
Valmeinier

Col des Marches – Black Rock Lake loop from Valmeinier

Hard

5.0

(1)

43

runners

Col des Marches – Black Rock Lake loop from Valmeinier

02:41

13.4km

960m

Running

Hard run. 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

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.17 km

Along the Col des Marches stream

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This pretty section follows the Col des Marches stream. It is a bucolic and very pleasant passage.

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5.18 km

Col des Marches

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Here, we are in the heart of the mountains, at an altitude of 2,725 meters. The Col des Marches offers a beautiful view of the Roche Noire lake below.

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6.29 km

Lac de la Coche

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dream trail course!

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6.31 km

Black Rock Lake

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Pretty high altitude lake, relatively calm because of an access requiring a little physical condition

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11.2 km

Chalet Along the Neuvache

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Cottage along the Neuvache

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11.4 km

Chenalette parking lot

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The la Chenalette car park is an interesting place to start a tour.
Information board. There is even a public toilet.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

1.78 km

321 m

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

1.21 km

608 m

339 m

164 m

162 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,690 m)

Lowest point (1,730 m)

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Monday 18 May

11°C

-4°C

13 %

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