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A short walk around Mont Thabor
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24.52 mi
+8,251 ft
-8,238 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Valmeinier (Savoie)
A hike packed with kilometres – both in distance and elevation gain!
A 360° viewpoint on Mont Thabor between the Vanoise and Écrins massifs.
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The Thabor Circuit in 5 days
Visorando Member
50.44 mi
+16,581 ft
-16,614 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Valmeinier (Savoie)
This 5-day route takes you from mountain hut to mountain hut along theGRP® Tour du Thabor route, offering fabulous high-mountain landscapes and panoramic views at altitudes often exceeding 2,500 metres. The ascent of Mont Thabor to nearly 3,200 metres gives you the feeling of being on top of the world, where you’ll experience the effects of high altitude.
Valmeinier 1800 – Refuge du Thabor
9.69 mi
+5,079 ft
-2,690 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valmeinier (Savoie)
The route begins on theGRP® Tour du Mont Thabor trail, starting from the Petite Station in Valmeinier 1800. You’ll pass the Col des Marches, Lake Bissorte, the Refuge des Marches, Lake des Batailléres, the pass of the same name, Lake Long and Lake Rond before arriving at the Refuge du Thabor.
The tour and ascent of Mont Thabor
24.74 mi
+8,622 ft
-8,602 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Orelle (Savoie)
Three-day tour of Thabor, including the summit, starting from the Prec car park in Orelle. Three well-balanced days in terms of duration and elevation gain. Beautiful 360° panorama from the summit of Tabor.
The route is never technically difficult, but it is challenging due to the length of some stages, the altitude, and the orientation on certain passages where there are no trails.
Refuge de Terre Rouge - Le Prec
8.76 mi
+2,165 ft
-3,848 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Valmeinier (Savoie)
This is the last stage of this three-day route, with one last beautiful climb. A final alpine pass, a few lakes, and the return via the Fenêtre du Prec to round off this lovely Tour du Thabor.
Walks near Col des Marches
From the Terre Rouge Refuge to the Mont Thabor Refuge
8.39 mi
+3,740 ft
-2,651 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Valmeinier (Savoie)
Second stage of the short Mont Thabor circuit hike
Lac de Bissorte - Refuge du Mont Thabor
7.77 mi
+3,819 ft
-1,014 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Orelle (Savoie)
First beautiful stage of a challenging three-day tour of Mont Thabor. A beautiful stage with an elevation gain of almost 1,200 metres. Climb to the Bissorte dam, cross the Vallon des Marches, with a possible break at the refuge. Then climb to the beautiful Lac des Bataillères and the pass of the same name, with a superb view of the Lacs Sainte Marguerite and the Vallon de la Grande Montagne. Breathtaking view of the Cheval Blanc.
From Grange Bernard to the Refuge de Terre Rouge
5.14 mi
+1,896 ft
-33 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Valmeinier (Savoie)
First stage of the Petit tour du Mont Thabor hike
Thabor Refuge - Terzo Alpini Refuge
10.06 mi
+2,690 ft
-5,069 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
The second stage of this route is one of the most beautiful, thanks to the panoramic views and, above all, the ascent of Mont Thabor to an altitude of nearly 3,200 metres. Be mindful of the temperature and altitude. You’ll have your eyes fixed on the summit of Thabor, one of the day’s main objectives. The route takes you through the Peyron valley, with Thabor opposite, the Cheval Blanc to the right, Lake Peyron, the Grand Seru, the Col du Méandre, the ascent of Thabor, and then the descent towards the Granges de la Vallée Étroite.
Mont Thabor Refuge - Terre Rouge Refuge
8.21 mi
+2,638 ft
-3,740 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
The central stage of the tour, with the ascent of Mount Thabor, the highest point of the tour and offering exceptional panoramic views. This stage requires good mountain walking skills, particularly for the descent into the Terre Rouge valley.
Lac des Méandes - Mont Thabor - Valfréjus
11.02 mi
+2,379 ft
-5,850 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
The hike starts after the bivouac at Lac des Méandes (below Col des Méandes) to reach the summit of Mont Thabor and admire the 360° view of the mountains. Then return via the Refuge du Mont Thabor and descend to Valfréjus.
Valfréjus – Thabor mountain hut
3.37 mi
+1,952 ft
-0 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
An easy route to reach the Thabor refuge and spend a good night’s sleep before heading over to Mont Thabor and the Chalets de Laval.
This section is accessible by mountain bike.
Lac Blanc - Refuge des Drayères
7.21 mi
+2,339 ft
-3,763 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A day at high altitude in a rocky landscape, starting with the ascent of Mont Thabor (3,178 m), followed by a long descent to the Refuge des Drayères.
Lacs de la Madeleine - Lac Lavoir via Mont Thabor
6.38 mi
+2,283 ft
-3,448 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
Third day of the circular with ascent of Mont Thabor (highest point of the route) via the oldGR® trail along the Roche du Chardonnet ridge and the Valmeinier Glacier, which presents certain difficulties compared to the newGR® route.
As with the other days of the circular, this route is intended for very experienced hikers who are accustomed to high mountains.
Valfrejus - Lac des Méandes
8.66 mi
+4,816 ft
-1,306 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
A challenging hike starting from Valfréjus resort, the first stage to reach Lac des Méandes (below Col des Méandes). The view is incredible all along the route.Be careful, there is very little shade and at an altitude of 2,700 metres, it is always a little chilly.