Refuge du Saut
France, europe
N/A
2,137 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, fellow adventurers, let me tell you about Refuge du Saut, a seriously cool mountain hideaway nestled in the French Alps (Savoie department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region to be exact) at a lofty 2,137 meters (that's 7,011 feet!).
Getting there is half the fun, but be warned, it's not for the faint of heart! The road, which winds through the stunning Réserve Naturelle du Plan de la Tuéda, is a gravelly, rocky rollercoaster. Think tippy, bumpy, and totally awesome (if you're into that sort of thing!). This trail is best left to experienced off-roaders in a 4x4. Seriously, you'll need it! It's steep in sections, and if it's been raining, expect some seriously muddy conditions. Oh, and did I mention it's closed from October to May due to snow? The views are totally worth the challenge!
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 2,137 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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