Stage 2 of 7 · La Haute Traversée de Belledonne
Baraque à Michel → La Pierre
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Huts along this stage
Mapped in OpenStreetMap within 300 m of the line. TrailSplits has not checked whether they are open, sleep walkers or take bookings: ask each one.
- Chalet de la Gorge du Nant· unstaffed hut· 1,540 m km 1.5 · 250 m from the line
- Refuge d'Arbarétan· unstaffed hut· 1,812 m km 5.4 · 170 m from the line
- Refuge des Platières· unstaffed hut· 1,853 m km 7.2 · 170 m from the line
- Refuge de la Perrière· unstaffed hut· 1,846 m km 11.1 · on the line
- Refuge des Férices· unstaffed hut km 16.6 · 200 m from the line
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Climbs, water and huts in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
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Baraque à Michel
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
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16.6 km remaining
+1640 m remaining
Climb
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653 m climb
4.1 km at 15.8% average
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16.6 km remaining
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Hut
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Cabane de Champet + Drinking Water + Drinking Water + Drinking Water
Mountain hut · Water · Water · Water
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Water
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Drinking Water
Water
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+1640 m remaining
Climb
8.4 km
332 m climb
2.1 km at 15.6% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
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8.2 km remaining
+841 m remaining
Climb
11.2 km
375 m climb
2.3 km at 16.4% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 4h 35m in
5.4 km remaining
+496 m remaining
Finish
16.6 km
La Pierre
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
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Start: Baraque à Michel
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
End: La Pierre
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baraque à Michel → km 5.5 (1888m) 1,331–1,986m | 5.5 km | +678m / -122m | 2h 25m | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 5.5 (1888m) → km 11.1 (1852m) 1,639–1,981m | 5.5 km | +427m / -462m | 2h 09m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 11.1 (1852m) → La Pierre 1,851–2,257m | 5.5 km | +479m / -442m | 2h 14m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 16.6 km | +1,640m / -1,077m | 6h 49m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 58% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on La Haute Traversée de Belledonne Stage 2: Baraque à Michel → La Pierre is usually best from June to September. Snow is likely at the high point (2271 m) in December to May.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (1,319 m) and the highest point (2,271 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| High point, day / night | -3°/-9° | -2°/-9° | 1°/-6° | 3°/-4° | 8°/1° | 13°/4° | 15°/6° | 15°/6° | 11°/3° | 7°/0° | 1°/-4° | -1°/-7° |
| Low point, day / night | 3°/-4° | 4°/-4° | 8°/-1° | 11°/2° | 16°/6° | 19°/9° | 22°/10° | 22°/11° | 17°/8° | 12°/5° | 7°/0° | 4°/-2° |
| Rain, mm | 134 | 107 | 112 | 108 | 138 | 105 | 88 | 94 | 113 | 130 | 164 | 156 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | – | – | – | – | Possible | Possible | Likely |
| Daylight | 9 h 05 | 10 h 22 | 11 h 50 | 13 h 28 | 14 h 51 | 15 h 39 | 15 h 21 | 14 h 10 | 12 h 37 | 11 h 02 | 9 h 34 | 8 h 45 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 16.6 km, 1640m ascent, max altitude 2271.1m, ~7h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 3.4L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2386 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2271.1m — wind chill
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🔦 Headlamp7h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles10% steep terrain, 1640m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Baraque à Michel to La Pierre (16.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter km 15.9 · 120m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water 2.3 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.3 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.7 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 0.1 · 1.2 km off trail
- Drinking Water km 0.1 · 744m off trail
🏠 Mountain Huts
- Cabane de Champet km 0.1 · 192m off trail
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