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The Refuge de Bramanette
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.24 mi
+1,575 ft
-138 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bramans (Savoie)
This short hike is the starting point for a magnificent three-day trek between Haute Maurienne and Val de Suze (Italy), with beautiful lakes and numerous small glaciers.But the setting and the welcome at the Refuge de Bramanette are such that they alone justify spending the night there and descending back down to the valley the next day!
Lake Liael and the Col de Bramanette
Visorando Member
9.72 mi
+4,265 ft
-4,275 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Bramans (Savoie)
A beautiful circular route in the Haute-Maurienne via the Etache Valley and the Bramanette Valley.
Steep gradients.
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.
From the Bramanette Refuge to the Ambin Refuge
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.
Sardière Monolith Circular Trail and Sculpture Trail
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lake Savine and the Col Clapier or Col de Savine as seen from Le Suffret
10.72 mi
+2,887 ft
-2,867 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bramans (Savoie)
A long hike offering the chance to follow in the (potential, as they are unproven) footsteps of Hannibal and his elephants during his war against the Roman Empire.
Aside from this historical fact, this walk winds through the beautiful and wild Savine valley, leading to the lake of the same name and to the Col du Clapier or Col de Savine on the France–Italy border.
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.
Lac de Savine - Col du Clapier
9.12 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,450 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bramans (Savoie)
Route following the hypothetical passage of Hannibal and his elephants across the Alps. At the end of the wild and long valley lies the superb and large Lake Savine, at the foot of the Dents D'Ambin. A little further on, the Clapier border pass offers a magnificent view. On the way back, take a short detour to the Perrin Lakes.
Lac Noir via the Ambin Refuge
10.89 mi
+3,153 ft
-3,153 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bramans (Savoie)
Less well-known than its neighbour, Lac d’Ambin or Lac Bleu, Lac Noir, nestled at the foot of the summit of Petit Vallon, is well worth a visit to this peaceful and very pleasant spot.
The hidden side of the Maurienne
22.39 mi
+9,124 ft
-9,035 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Bramans (Savoie)
The lower part of the Maurienne Valley is better known for its motorway – which people drive along without stopping – than for its wild high-mountain landscapes.
This route, starting from St Pierre d’Extravache and winding through rocky landscapes, deep blue lakes and ever-present glaciers, disproves the reputation that the valley may have been given. You’ll be walking for three days amongst mountain pastures and high peaks, whilst remaining in mid-mountain terrain.
From the Ambin Refuge to Le Planey
11.65 mi
+3,363 ft
-5,233 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Bramans (Savoie)
A very beautiful route amongst glaciers and lakes, which crosses the Italian border (beautiful view of the Val di Suza) and returns to France via the Col Clapier, which Hannibal and his elephants probably passed through.
This route follows on from the hike “From the Bramanette Refuge to the Ambin Refuge”, but can easily be done starting from the Ambin Refuge alone.
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