Col d'Ambin Trail

Name: Col d'Ambin Trail
Address: Route départementale 100 Bramans, Val-Cenis, 73500
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Val-Cenis

Head for a dramatic change of scene at the Italian border! Embark on an adventure in a glacial valley filled with hidden secrets. Surrounded by geological wonders, dive into raw nature in an "world's end" kind of atmosphere.

Description

The Ambin stream will be your faithful companion all day long. Calmly follow its right bank to the Refuge d'Ambin. The sensation of entering an unexplored valley grows stronger with every step. The whistling of marmots echoes in your ears. The numerous scree slopes suggest that chamois are watching you as you scramble along the cracks. The sound of water rushing between boulders mingles with the bleating of summer sheep. Take a break in this haven of peace before the slope steepens.
The approach walk gives way to a real alpine hike. What a feeling of fulfillment in the heart of these countless peaks! One steep incline follows another, and the reward is obvious. Perched at an altitude of 2680 m, the emerald-blue lake inspires awe. Let your adventurous spirit carry you up the last 200 m of ascent. Once you've reached the Col d'Ambin, you might like to extend the pleasure with a night under the stars at the Walter Blais bivouac.

Equipment

Parking nearby
Trail road

Additional welcome

1/ How is trail running time calculated?
Trail times are calculated on the basis of reference paces for a regular runner who practices running on average 1 or 2 times a week.
600m/h ascent in altitude
900m/h ascent on descent
9km/h on the flat

2/ Using GPX tracks
As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.