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Lac Blanc (2435 m) walks
Lakes of Mont Coua via Col Rouge and Col du Soufre
Visorando Member
14.02 mi
+5,636 ft
-5,623 ft
11h 20
Very difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
This hike takes you to the Lacs du Mont Coua and Lac Blanc, passing through the Col Rouge and Col du Soufre. Please note that at the start of the season there may still be a lot of snow, and some sections may be tricky.
Saut and Péclet-Polset mountain huts from Les Prioux - Chavière Valley
16.18 mi
+5,794 ft
-5,794 ft
More than 12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
Two beautiful glacial valleys, two passes, two refuges, a lake... and views of glaciers and peaks rising to over 3,000 metres. The Alps as we love them, with vast panoramas and well-marked trails that allow you to rack up kilometres and elevation gain for a variety of views. Magnificent panoramas are guaranteed and, with a little luck, marmots and ibex will be there to greet you.
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.
Walks near Lac Blanc (2435 m)
Peclet-Polset Refuge - Merlets Lakes Refuge
9.26 mi
+3,114 ft
-3,314 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
This second stage links the Peclet Polset Refuge to the Lacs Merlets Refuge via the Col du Soufre. You walk alongside the great Gebroulaz Glacier before reaching the Refuge du Saut. Next comes the ascent of the Col de Chanrouge and the arrival at the Lacs Merlets.
This stage takes you off the usual route through the Vanoise National Park. The landscapes are very wild. You’ll find plenty of edelweiss here.
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).
Refuge du Roc de la Pêche – Refuge Porte de l’Orgère
8.90 mi
+2,986 ft
-2,930 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
Hike between the Vanoise and Maurienne regions: from the Refuge du Roc de la Pêche to the Refuge Porte de l’Orgère via the Col de Chavière.
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.
From Lac du Rateau to the Refuge du Saut
7.95 mi
+2,743 ft
-3,753 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Bon-Tarentaise (Savoie)
Second day of hiking on a 4-day route in the Vanoise massif.
A wonderful mountain experience as you cross the Col du Rateau and the Passage des Eaux Noires, which are rarely visited. Views of Mont Blanc.
Refuge de la Fournache - Refuge de l'Orgére
5.91 mi
+2,336 ft
-3,750 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Aussois (Savoie)
The final stage of this fabulous route from the Refuge de la Fournache to the Refuge de l'Orgére, via the Col de la Masse. The ascent of this pass is difficult due to the steep gradient. The end of the ascent and a good part of the descent are very technical. The view from the pass is absolutely exceptional; you will be able to see the Écrins and the Thabor massif.
From Chalet Clou to Les Prioux
9.11 mi
+2,710 ft
-4,144 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
Fourth day of a four-day route in the Vanoise massif.
A very beautiful mountain route passing through the Petit and Grand Cirques du Marchet.
From the hamlet of Les Prioux to Lac du Rateau
6.02 mi
+4,019 ft
-1,617 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
First day of a 4-day route in the Vanoise massif.
A very pleasant climb along the ‘100-bend’ path to reach the summit of the Petit Mont Blanc and its orientation table. A lovely end to the day in the Combe du Rateau.
