View from Crève-Tête – View of the Valley loop from Parking Cheval Blanc

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Albertville

Les Avanchers-Valmorel

View from Crève-Tête – View of the Valley loop from Parking Cheval Blanc

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271

hikers

View from Crève-Tête – View of the Valley loop from Parking Cheval Blanc

05:56

15.1km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.18 km

Mountain View Near Les Belleville

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2.71 km

Cabin With Tables and Drinking Water

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Good place to rest, there is shade anf fresh water. One can also sleep here if need be

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5.68 km

Crève-Tête summit (2342 m)

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Stunning 360 degree view. Presence of golden eagles near the summit.

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7.17 km

View from Crève-Tête

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Very pretty panorama with a view of Mont Blanc and the Belleville valley.

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9.00 km

Longecha Summit

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Located at 2,077 meters, this point is located on the same ridge as Crève Tête and offers an impressive view of the surrounding valleys and peaks including Mont Blanc.

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14.9 km

View of the Valley

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superb landscapes, well marked walks

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15.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.09 km

5.19 km

2.63 km

227 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

4.05 km

2.04 km

595 m

227 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Comments

June 28, 2025,Pointe de crève tête à 2.342m au départ des télécabines Pierrafort à Valmorel

Complete loop possible without taking the Pierrafort cable car. Add 450m of elevation gain.
Steep climb to the summit of Crève Tête with 360° views of the valleys (Valmorel, Les Menuires, Val Thorens, etc.) and Mont Blanc.
Then a long walk along the ridge and a descent of almost 1,000m of elevation gain between fir trees and meadows, passing by …

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