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Aiguilles de la Grande Sassière (3747m) walks
Aiguille de la Grande Sassière
Visorando Member 
10.57 km
+1,473 m
-1,467 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
While the Barrhorn (3,610 m) in Switzerland is the highest officially marked hike in Europe, the Aiguille de la Grande Sassière (3,747 m) hike takes you higher up on a path perfectly marked with cairns. It runs alongside a glacier that is unfortunately receding year after year. Magnificent view of the French and Italian peaks.
Please read the recommendations in the practical information section carefully.
Walks near Aiguilles de la Grande Sassière (3747m)
The Col de la Leisse from the arrival point of the Aéroski cable car
Visorando Member 9.67 km
+261 m
-849 m
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
A beautiful hike to admire the mountains around Tignes, with views as far as Mont Blanc. Lovely view of the Grande Motte glacier. Little elevation gain when taking the cable car.
Refuge de l'Epée - Bruil
Visorando Member 
6.16 km
+494 m
-1,147 m
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
Fourth stage between Valgisenche and Val de Rheme.
Refuge de la Marmotte - Eaux Rousses
Visorando Member 13.44 km
+863 m
-1,343 m
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
A short day, as the next day we’ll be heading into the Gran Paradiso National Park, where wild camping is prohibited. The Hostellerie du Gran Paradis is the only place to stay overnight. The food is excellent, but be warned: at weekends it’s often packed with Italians, French and others who are mountain biking.
Bruil - Eaux Rousses
Visorando Member 13.14 km
+1,273 m
-1,325 m
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Rhêmes-Notre-Dame (Aosta Valley)
Another valley trek, the aim of today is Valsavarenche.
Refuge du Col du Palet - Refuge du Bois
Visorando Member 
14.40 km
+91 m
-1,204 m
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Peisey-Nancroix (Savoie)
Day3 of the circular loop around the Grande Casse, descent to the charming Champagny-le-Haut valley from the Refuge du Col du Palet with views of the Grande Casse.
Carro Refuge - Lacs Blanc and Noir
Visorando Member 
22.94 km
+576 m
-1,242 m
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
A balcony route with beautiful views of the glaciers, passing by the small Lac du Pys and then the Refuge du Carro. Don't miss the Lacs Noir and Blanc, where you can recharge your batteries before descending to the traditional hamlet of L'Écot and then Bonneval-sur-Arc.
Valgrisenche – Refuge Delle Marmotte
Visorando Member 15.26 km
+1,638 m
-1,177 m
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
A pleasant climb with views of the lake. The Chalet de l’Épée refuge is a great place to relax before the climb up to the pass. On the other side of the pass, there may be a snowfield in a narrow gully, so be careful if you’re wearing trail shoes. The Refuge de la Marmotte is a collaborative refuge. The wardens are there for two weeks and the food is good!
Leisse refuge - Col du Palet refuge
Visorando Member 13.22 km
+814 m
-709 m
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Termignon (Savoie)
Day2 of the Grande Casse circular route, from the Refuge de la Leisse to the Refuge du Col du Palet, following theGR®55via Val Claret.
From Bonneval to the Carro refuge
Visorando Member 
13.14 km
+1,355 m
-388 m
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
This first stage, starting from one of the most beautiful villages in France, is a gentle warm-up that culminates (for the more adventurous) at the Col du Carro (3,149 m), the border between France and Italy and a magnificent viewpoint in fine weather, offering views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers.
