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The Frison-Roche
07:49
44.2km
2,900m
Running
As its name suggests, the Frison-Roche is the emblematic distance of this trail meeting. With 44 kilometers and 2,900 meters of elevation gain, it's an opportunity to spend a great day running in the mountains.
Like the two smallest races of the event, a first loop discovers the hamlets located on the heights of Beaufort to the north. After a little over seven kilometers, you are back at the starting village. This is a good time to stock up on food and water, since the next resupply opportunity is located 30 kilometers further, in Arêches.
You then begin the emblematic climb of the race, which leads to the Parstire rock via the Col du Pré. These two highlights of the route offer sublime landscapes over the Arêches-Beaufort valley on the one hand and over Lake Roselend on the other. Arriving at the summit, you continue to be amazed by following a splendid ridge path to Cormet d’Arêches.
The pass announces the gentle descent towards Lake Saint-Guérin, where you cross a curious Himalayan footbridge. You are at the 32nd kilometer and you are tackling the last climb of the day, a small bump which increases altitude by 200 meters to reach the Cuvy plateau. You can guess Arêches there, which you reach after a steep descent.
You then have five kilometers to go. If you feel exhausted and your trail bag is empty, treat yourself to one last refueling before heading towards Beaufort. You can then replenish your calories as you should after this wonderful outing on the trails.
Last updated: June 13, 2024
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 20.8 km for 972 m
Waypoints
Start point
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15.4 km
Col du Pré
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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17.4 km
Roche Parstire
Highlight • Summit
The summit is marked with a cross and signpost and stands at 2,108 m (6,916 ft).
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30.3 km
Himalayan footbridge of Lac de Saint-Guérin
Highlight • Bridge
The bridge is constructed from steel grids, so you can see between your feet down to the sunken trees and rocks beneath the water. These are remnants of a former valley flooded to create a reservoir to provide hydroelectric power.
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35.5 km
Le Cuvy
Highlight • Other
In July and August, the Grand Mont chairlift links the village with Cuvy for easy access to the high-level trails. This saves you about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) in distance and 684 metres (2,245 ft) of ascent.
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38.3 km
Arêches
Highlight • Other
At just over 1,000 metres (3,281 ft), it's a good high-altitude training base, and home to several champion trail runners and ski mountaineers.
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44.2 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
19.3 km
7.83 km
6.82 km
4.80 km
4.22 km
1.23 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
15.3 km
11.6 km
7.20 km
5.06 km
2.16 km
1.66 km
1.21 km
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Elevation
Highest point (2,270 m)
Lowest point (740 m)
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February 6, 2024
As its name suggests, the Frison-Roche is the emblematic distance of this trail meeting. With 44 kilometers and 2,900 meters of elevation gain, it's an opportunity to spend a great day running in the mountains.
Like the two smallest races of the event, a first loop discovers the hamlets located on the
Translated by Google •
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