Circular route in the Vanoise around Tignes / Val d'Isère

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A challenging two-day mini-trek in the heart of the Vanoise National Park between the resorts of Tignes and Val d’Isère, with several possible routes. Ideal for seasonal workers or for those who want to experience a night in a mountain refuge.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 22.77 mi
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    Average duration: 2 days 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 8,281 ft
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    Descent: - 6,831 ft
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    Highest point: 9,764 ft
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    Lowest point: 6,909 ft

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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    Refuge de la Femma from Tignes / Val Claret

    ↔10.79 mi ↗3,337 ft ↘2,546 ft
    Day1 of this mini trek around Tignes – Val d’Isère, a magnificent hike in the heart of the Vanoise National Park starting from Tignes. This hike allows you to discover the wild valleys of the Leisse and the Femma. The GPX track may prove useful after the (5).
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    Refuge de la Femma to Val d'Isère via the Col des Fours and Col de l'Iseran

    ↔11.97 mi ↗4,918 ft ↘4,285 ft
    Second day of this mini trek around Tignes-Val d'Isère, three legendary passes in the Vanoise with magnificent views of the neighbouring glaciers. A long day with a few technical sections, particularly at Tunnel 3000 (7).
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Notes

You can top up your water supplies at the Refuge de la Leisse and the Refuge de la Femma.

On the second day, you can top up your water at the Refuge du Fond des Fous and the Col de l'Iseran.

Worth a visit

Five legendary passes in the Vanoise, including the highest road pass in France.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

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Walking Refuge de la Femma from Tignes / Val Claret

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↔10.79 mi ↗+3,337 ft ↘-2,546 ft ◔7h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
Day1 of this mini trek around Tignes – Val d’Isère, a magnificent hike in the heart of the Vanoise National Park starting from Tignes. This hike allows you to discover the wild valleys of the Leisse and the Femma. The GPX track may prove useful after the (5).

Walking The Crête de Fresse and the Pas de la Tovière from Tignes-Val Claret

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↔6.08 mi ↗+1,952 ft ↘-1,959 ft ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
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Walking The Col de la Leisse from the arrival point of the Aéroski cable car

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↔6.01 mi ↗+856 ft ↘-2,785 ft ◔3h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
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Walking Chardonnet Lakes going up via Parafour

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↔3.31 mi ↗+1,145 ft ↘-1,145 ft ◔2h 30 ▲Moderate
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Walking Loop at the bottom of the Aiguille Percée via the Condus and Parafour climbs

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Boucle en bas de l'Aiguille Percée par la montée des Condus et Parafour
↔4.07 mi ↗+1,660 ft ↘-1,631 ft ◔3h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
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Walking In search of the Lost Valley from Tignes 2100

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À la recherche de la Vallée Perdue depuis Tignes 2100
↔6.09 mi ↗+1,946 ft ↘-1,916 ft ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
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