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Col d'Aussois walks
La Pointe de l'Observatoire
Visorando Member
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.
Tour of the five passes of the Vanoise
27.00 mi
+13,077 ft
-13,051 ft
3 days
Very difficult
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
A 3-day hike with camping or staying in mountain huts.
The route takes you into the Vanoise National Park, close to the Gébroulaz Glacier and Lac Blanc, with the option of climbing the Grand Roc (3,316 m) and the Pointe de l'Observatoire (3,015 m).
There are many other panoramic views to discover across the five passes: Col de la Masse (2,952 m), Col d’Aussois (2,914 m), Col Rouge (2,730 m), Col du Soufre (2,817 m) and Col de Chavière (2,796 m).
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.
Fond d’Aussois Mountain Hut – Valette Mountain Hut
9.64 mi
+4,547 ft
-3,698 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
Starting from the Refuge du Fond d’Aussois, the route passes via the Col d’Aussois (2,914 m), follows the western slopes of the Vanoise Glaciers and crosses their torrents to reach the Refuge de la Valette.
Plan d’Amont – Refuge du Repoju
9.32 mi
+2,969 ft
-4,022 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
Route between Aussois and Pralognan via the Col d’Aussois.
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).