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Col de l’Arc – Refuge du Logis des Fées
Visorando Member
8.91 mi
+3,353 ft
-3,406 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from La Léchère (Savoie)
It’s hard to say much about this section, as we completed the whole of it in driving rain and cloud. The route is challenging and stony, with numerous herds of livestock and detours… But it remains so beautiful despite everything. The climb up the Bellachat is less difficult than it looks. The landscape is actually very varied: there’s a lot of rocky terrain on the ascent of the Bellachat, with steep cirques all the way to the Lacs du Loup, where the mountain pastures take over before giving way to the Cirque du Colomban, only to return near the Refuge du Logis des Fées.
Logis des Fées mountain hut – Lac du Cheval Noir
8.21 mi
+3,678 ft
-1,568 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from La Léchère (Savoie)
Fancy a goat’s path? You’re in for a treat. Whilst the climb to the Col de la Madeleine is very smooth going, the path leading to the Col du Cheval Noir from the Grande Combe is more akin to trail running. It’s a difficult climb, sometimes requiring you to get down on all fours, with your hands almost constantly in use, but it’s nonetheless safe if you tackle it without rushing. Camping by the Cheval Noir lakes promises complete solitude.
Alpine pastures and waterfalls of Valmorel
5.83 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,532 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Les Avanchers-Valmorel (Savoie)
A short hike with moderate elevation gain, suitable for a family outing with young children. The route takes you through working mountain pastures, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, and passes by the foot of three stunning waterfalls.
From Aime la Plagne to Belle Plagne via Mont Jovet
10.25 mi
+3,681 ft
-3,796 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Aime (Savoie)
This hike can be done in a single day, but by taking your time, a short two-day trek allows you more time to admire the magnificent views of the mountains and valleys of the Vanoise and Tarentaise, as well as Mont Blanc. Doing it over two days gives us time to rest and take in these breathtaking landscapes. The climbs are relatively challenging and the ridge walk offers dizzying yet unforgettable experiences.
Montartier Lakes – Refuge de la Thuile
11.51 mi
+4,298 ft
-5,128 ft
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Argentine (Savoie) (Savoie)
From a bivouac, all alone in the world, a long stage. The secured sections of the Passage des Moutons, Lac de Clartan, the descent to the Chalet du Tour, the paths winding up and down through Pétillat and its waterfall. The ascent to Lac Noir, the passage along the western ridge of the Petit Arc, a bit of off-trail walking; before trudging tirelessly towards a final climb through the woodland to reach the Refuge de la Thuile. What a view from its cross!
Chalet de l'Econdu - Chalet des Arolles
8.95 mi
+2,503 ft
-2,470 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Granier (Savoie)
Another long stage offering the chance to discover Lake Saint-Guérin.
La Grande Rochette via the Colorado chairlift
3.94 mi
+702 ft
-1,719 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mâcot-la-Plagne (Savoie)
The Colorado chairlift in La Plagne operates during the summer. It provides access to the summit of the Grande Rochette with a gentle ascent. From there, you can admire the magnificent south face of the massif.
Refuge de la Thuile – Col de l’Arc
9.24 mi
+4,009 ft
-3,770 ft
7h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère (Savoie)
A change of scenery: the view opens out towards the Beaufortain, the Tarentaise, the Aravis and then the Vanoise. You pass beneath the Grand Arc, descend towards the Vallon de Bayet, cross the Col Basmont, then spend the night at the Col de l’Arc in the unmanned hut
La Ravoire – Arêches Alpine Refuge
5.05 mi
+2,425 ft
-961 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Bâthie (Savoie)
First (easy) stage of a two-day tour of the Grand Mont.
A well-marked path forming part of the Tour du Beaufortain.
Magnificent views of Mont Blanc from the Col de la Bâthie
Lacs du Cheval Noir – Saint-François-Longchamp
3.44 mi
+249 ft
-3,123 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Belleville (Savoie)
Final, connecting stage. A gruelling descent along the Col du Cheval Noir trail before rolling gently towards Saint-François-Longchamp, past cattle sheds, herds and ski facilities.