The essential IGN map for hiking around Névache and Mont Thabor

 

The IGN 3535OT Névache Mont Thabor map is an essential reference for planning your hikes in the Northern Alps. It covers a remarkable mountain area, between Névache, Valloire, Valmeinier, Modane, Mont Thabor, the Galibier Pass, and the Lautaret Pass. Its 1:25,000 scale offers a high level of detail, particularly suited to hiking, trekking, mountain outings, and route planning.

This map allows you to locate trails, roads, tracks, streams, springs, woods, buildings, topographic features, and tourist information. Contour lines and elevation markers help you anticipate changes in elevation and assess the difficulty of routes before setting off.

 

A precise map for exploring major Alpine sites

 

This map covers several towns and hiking areas: Névache, Valloire, Orelle, Valmeinier, Modane, Avrieux, Fourneaux, and Freney. It is particularly useful for discovering the Clarée Valley, the area around Mont Thabor, Lake Bissorte, Grand Argentier, Col du Télégraphe, Grand Vallon, Col du Fréjus, and Roche Bernaude.

Thanks to the precision of IGN mapping, it is an excellent complement to a guidebook. It allows you to visualize routes, identify possible variations, locate access points, and better understand the terrain of this Alpine region.

 

What is it for?

 

This map is for hikers who want to plan day trips, more challenging routes, or multi-day hikes in the Alps. It is also suitable for travelers who want a reliable paper map to explore the mountain landscapes between Savoie, the Clarée Valley, and the Hautes-Alpes.

Its large unfolded format of 96 × 132 cm offers comfortable terrain reading and provides a detailed view of the area covered.

 

Map Highlights

• IGN TOP 25 Map 3535OT – Névache Mont Thabor
• Galibier and Lautaret Pass Area
• Highly accurate 1:25,000 scale
• Detailed trails, roads, tracks, rivers, springs, and buildings
• Contour lines to anticipate elevation changes
• Marked trails and tourist information shown
• Covers Névache, Valloire, Orelle, Valmeinier, Modane, Avrieux, Fourneaux, and Freney
• Ideal for hiking, trekking, and mountain outings
• Unfolded size: 96 × 132 cm

FAQ

 

What area does the IGN 3535OT Névache Mont Thabor map cover?

This map covers the Névache, Mont Thabor, Valloire, Valmeinier, and Modane area, as well as the Galibier and Lautaret passes.

 

Is this map suitable for mountain hiking?

Yes, its 1:25,000 scale allows you to precisely visualize trails, terrain, contour lines, watercourses, and other useful information for planning a mountain hike.

 

What is the difference between a TOP 25 map and a TOP 75 map?

A TOP 25 map is more precise, with a 1:25,000 scale. It is ideal for following a route in the field. A TOP 75 map offers a broader view, but with less detail.

 

Can this map be used with a guidebook?

Yes, it complements a hiking guidebook very well. The guidebook describes the routes, while the IGN map allows you to better visualize the terrain, possible variations, and access points.

 

Is there a rugged version of this map?

Yes, IGN also offers a resistant version under reference 3535OTR, printed on resistant plasticized material.