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La Gitte (La Gittaz) walks
Pointe de Daillait (Saint-Martin-de-Belleville)
Visorando Member
6.90 mi
+3,711 ft
-3,720 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (Savoie)
A high-altitude walk above the Saint-Martin-de-Belleville valley, passing through the hamlets of Le Châtelard, Villarenger and La Gittaz (or La Gitte). Magnificent views of Mont Blanc and the entire Alpine range. Curious sinkholes carved into the gypsum.
Walks near La Gitte (La Gittaz)
Valbuche – Montpascal
5.98 mi
+2,096 ft
-4,669 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Belleville (Savoie)
The second day of a two-day hike in the Maurienne region, including a bivouac.
From Tougnète to Les Ménuires via the ski lifts
3.18 mi
+299 ft
-614 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (Savoie)
Spectacular panoramic views from the summit of Tougnète, at an altitude of 2,437 m. Magnificent panoramic views from vantage points along the entire route. Arrival at the top of the Roc 1 cable car, at 2,260 m.
This hike should be undertaken during the summer when the ski lifts are operating for hikers.
Along the ridges between Les Menuires and Le Molard
3.64 mi
+279 ft
-531 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (Savoie)
The walk climbs gently before descending towards Le Molard and the Saint-Martin 1 cable car. Throughout the route, you’ll be treated to sweeping views of the mountains and the Belleville valley. The alpine pastures offer magnificent scenery. Best done in summer whilst the ski lifts are operating.
From Les Menuires to the Roc 1 cable car
5.51 mi
+1,673 ft
-272 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (Savoie)
This route takes the Sentier des Girauds and then the Sentier des Teppes, before retracing its steps and ending with the Sentier des Girauds, which leads to the Roc 1 cable car arrival point. As the ski touring trail is not marked before the Christmas holidays and is impossible to find, it is still possible to take the footpath, which offers a beautiful, easily accessible hike, perfect for an introduction to ski touring.
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.
Montpascal – Valbuche
8.10 mi
+4,413 ft
-1,834 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Pontamafrey-Montpascal (Savoie)
First day of a two-day hike in the Maurienne with a bivouac.
Hike completed in 2016 with a break at the Col de la Baisse, another above the Chalet des Brunes and a final one at the Chalet du Tovet.
Note: The route shown is based on my GPS watch, which I never paused, which explains the circular patterns in certain places.
From the Refuge du Saut to the Chalet du Clou
10.51 mi
+3,517 ft
-3,458 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Les Allues (Savoie)
Third day of a 4-day route in the Vanoise Massif.
A beautiful ascent along the Gébroulaz Glacier and a lunar landscape via the Col du Soufre
From the Refuge du Saut to the Refuge de l'Orgère via the Col du Soufre
10.24 mi
+3,576 ft
-4,196 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Les Allues (Savoie)
From the Refuge du Saut to the Refuge Porte de l'Orgère, the route passes close to the Gébroulaz Glacier via the Col du Soufre (2,817 m) before descending towards Lac Blanc and, via theGR®55, the Col de Chavière (2,796 m) and the Tête Noire rocks.
Refuge des Lacs Merlets – Refuge de la Valette
10.22 mi
+4,514 ft
-3,917 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Bon-Tarentaise (Savoie)
This third stage will take you from the Refuge des Lacs Merlets to the Refuge de la Valette.
This stage is undoubtedly the most challenging, with 1,400 metres of elevation gain. The ascent of the Petit Mont Blanc, a difficult descent to Les Prioux, followed by another beautiful and long climb (900m of elevation gain) to the Col de la Valette and its refuge, will make for a memorable day.
From the Lacs Merlet refuge to the Péclet-Polset refuge
9.96 mi
+3,438 ft
-3,232 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Bon-Tarentaise (Savoie)
After the long stages of the previous days, this one is more leisurely.The climb to the Col du Soufre is gradual until you reach the edge of the Gébroulaz glacier.The beauty of the Col du Soufre (the day’s highest point), with its ochre and white colours, more than makes up for the day’s efforts.