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Sardière Monolith Circular Trail and Sculpture Trail
Visorando Member
5.44 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,201 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
A snowshoe hike through the forest offering two points of interest: the spectacular Sardière monolith and the Sculpture Trail. Beautiful views of the peaks of the Mont Cenis massif to the south and surprising sculptures amongst the pine trees.
Aussois - Valfréjus
12.42 mi
+3,225 ft
-2,923 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
Étape de la Grande Traversée des Alpes d'Aussois (Vanoise) à Valfréjus (Maurienne).
The Sardières Monolith at the start of the Croix d’Aussois trail
4.53 mi
+732 ft
-751 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
This route, known as ‘La Piste Blanche’, is clearly marked in purple. It is not groomed and more or less follows a summer path, though at times it also runs alongside cross-country ski tracks, which you should follow on the opposite side to the tracks reserved for cross-country skiers. We followed the trail left by previous walkers, which does not necessarily correspond to the summer path!
Tour of the Forts d'Avrieux via the balcony trail and the Saint-Benoit waterfall.
4.59 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,139 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Avrieux (Savoie)
A pleasant route using the stream and Diable footbridges to access Fort Victor-Emmanuel, Fort Charles-Felix and Fort Marie-Christine. On the way back, visit the pretty Saint-Benoit waterfall.
The Roc des Corneilles and the Sardière Monolith
Tourism professional
8.14 mi
+3,842 ft
-3,825 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Sollières-Sardières (Savoie)
The Roc des Corneilles is a beautiful rocky outcrop formed by cargneulisation. At its base, the Trou de la Lune opens out onto the Râteau d’Aussois. On the way back, be sure to walk around the Sardière Monolith.
Loop of the four Aussois refuges
6.80 mi
+1,837 ft
-1,867 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
From the new car park at the Aussois dams, there is a fairly easy route around Lake Plan-d'Amont, which allows you to discover the four refuges in the southern part of the Vanoise National Park. You enter the heart of the park. In summer, there are many marmots and they are not shy. The landscapes are magnificent and varied, from the rhododendron bushes on the lake shore to the Labby glacier and the mineral deserts of La Fournache.
Pointe de la Gorma
8.83 mi
+4,511 ft
-4,491 ft
8h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
High-altitude hike beneath the imposing Dent Parrachée. The climb to 3,100 m is very pleasant, and there are several flat sections where you can rest. Things get tougher beyond that, after crossing the remains of the Labby Glacier, due to loose and unstable schist. Access to Pointe de la Gorma (3,396 m) is via an easy ridge.
Lac du Génépy
9.35 mi
+2,956 ft
-2,956 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
Circuit above Aussois between pine trees and snowfields.
La Pointe de l'Observatoire
9.67 mi
+3,238 ft
-3,238 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
Belle randonnée avec, au sommet de la Pointe de l'Observatoire, une vue à 360° sur la Xanoise (Pralognan, petit Mont Blanc, Peclet Polset) et plus loin le Mont Blanc lui même.
The Râteau d’Aussois from Plan d’Amont
6.80 mi
+3,763 ft
-3,776 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
A beautiful, accessible rocky summit offering spectacular views from the top: Mont Blanc, the Écrins, Gran Paradiso, etc.
The path is excellent and allows you to cover the elevation gain efficiently. From the Col de la Masse to the summit, the route is a little more technical, passing through a sort of large scree slope.
The tour of the Pointe de l’Echelle
25.17 mi
+10,289 ft
-10,276 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
A circular three-day hike between the Vanoise and Maurienne regions. Significant elevation gains with three mountain passes at around 3,000 metres. Stunning panoramic views.
Map of Amont – Roc de la Pêche mountain hut
9.99 mi
+3,852 ft
-4,390 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
The walk begins with a gentle, rural route to the Fond de l’Aussois mountain hut, followed by a steep climb to the Col de l’Aussois.
Cime Gardoria and Pointe de Paumont
11.66 mi
+5,230 ft
-5,226 ft
9h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Avrieux (Savoie)
On the Italian border, two twin peaks lie deep within a wild valley, the sort that the Maurienne region keeps well hidden. The challenge lies in the length of the hike and the elevation gain, but the reward awaits at the very top.
Refuge de la Fournache - Refuge de l'Orgére
5.91 mi
+2,336 ft
-3,750 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
The final stage of this fabulous route from the Refuge de la Fournache to the Refuge de l'Orgére, via the Col de la Masse. The ascent of this pass is difficult due to the steep gradient. The end of the ascent and a good part of the descent are very technical. The view from the pass is absolutely exceptional; you will be able to see the Écrins and the Thabor massif.
From the Bramanette Refuge to the Ambin Refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.50 mi
+4,186 ft
-3,665 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bramans (Savoie)
A beautiful route, sometimes off the beaten track or on poorly marked paths. From the top of the passes, you can see both the peaks of the Vanoise (the Dent Parachée) and the Barre des Ecrins.This hike follows on from the "Le refuge de Bramanette" route.
Circular via Les Marmottes and Le Pracara from the cable car
2.07 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,148 ft
2 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
A short loop with good slopes, both uphill and downhill.
The Sentier des Sources snowshoe trail from the cable car
1.97 mi
+236 ft
-801 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
A lovely, easy walk in the peaceful forest, starting at the top of the gondola lift and returning by chairlift.
From the Fond d'Aussois Refuge to the Saut Refuge via the Pointe de l'Observatoire
9.33 mi
+4,724 ft
-5,443 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
From the Refuge du Fond d'Aussois to the Refuge du Saut, the route passes via the Col d'Aussois (2,914 m) with the option to climb the Pointe de l'Observatoire (3,015 m) before descending into the valley via the Ritort farm, then the Col Rouge (2,730 m).
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