Grande traversée des Alpes
Grande Traversée des Alpes de la Tarentaise au Queyras en passant par la Vanoise.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 111.98 mi -
Average duration: 8 days -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 33,333 ft -
Descent: - 27,844 ft -
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Highest point: 9,022 ft -
Lowest point: 2,438 ft
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Other walks in the area
Landry - Refuge Entre Le Lac
Visorando Member
10.52 mi
+4,751 ft
-112 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Landry (Savoie)
Étape de la Grande Traversée des Alpes dans la vallée de la Tarentaise autour du Mont Pourri jusqu'au lac de la Plagne où se trouve le refuge Entre Le Lac.
Mont Saint Jacques
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.94 mi
+3,097 ft
-3,100 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bellentre (Savoie)
Mont Saint-Jacques overlooks the resort of La Plagne, but above all offers a magnificent view of numerous peaks in the Vanoise and Beaufortain ranges. You can even catch a glimpse of the Aiguilles d’Arves.
The Vanoise Express cable car also allows you to reach the summit from Peisey-Vallandry.
Charmettes Circular in Peisey-Nancroix
4.57 mi
+1,335 ft
-1,335 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Peisey-Nancroix (Savoie)
A short walk for children through the hamlets between Le Villaret and Vallandry.
Much of the ascent is by cable car (free of charge). Afterwards, it’s a pleasant walk through the forest with lovely views of the valley and, if the weather is fine, the chance to see Mont Blanc.
The Vernettes Chapel
2.96 mi
+617 ft
-614 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Peisey-Nancroix (Savoie)
The Chapelle des Vernettes is a major centre of Baroque religious art in the Tarentaise, as well as an unmissable hike in the Peisey Valley.Its main advantage is its accessibility, which can become a problem in the height of summer when large numbers of cars make their way up there.
The Aiguille Rousse
6.78 mi
+3,281 ft
-3,281 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Peisey-Nancroix (Savoie)
Whether viewed from Nancroix or Les Vernettes, where its impressive red cliff face is on display, or from Le Rosuel, where its shape resembles a castle tower, the Aiguille Rousse is always a sight to behold! Yet it is merely a quirk of the landscape that gives it the appearance of a watchtower over the valley; its neighbour, the Aiguille Grive, is considerably taller, but also easier to reach. Indeed, it’s best not to be afraid of heights at the summit of the Rousse!
Lake Etroit
4.29 mi
+2,661 ft
-2,661 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Peisey-Nancroix (Savoie)
Another classic in the Peisey valley, with a bird's eye view of the village and a beautiful panorama of Mont Pourri. The route is steep and somewhat exposed, but it is possible to make a round trip via the descent route.
Circular walk from the Chapelle des Vernettes, starting at La Chénarie
2.32 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,109 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Peisey-Nancroix (Savoie)
A lovely circular walk through the Ruisseau de Poncet valley, passing through the Caro Blanc forest and the Vernettes Chapel.
There are a few fairly steep climbs, but you’ll be rewarded with a lovely view halfway through the walk.
Pointe de Friolin
Tourism professional
8.57 mi
+4,478 ft
-4,472 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bellentre (Savoie)
A lovely hike that allows you to enjoy very different terrains: forest, alpine pastures, rocks. Beautiful view of the Beaufortain, especially the Pierra Menta, and allows you to approach the menacing north face of Bellecôte. As a bonus, an easy 3000-metre peak.
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