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Lac Blanc (2750 m) - Vannoise walks
The Lakes of Val Thorens
Visorando Member
9.32 mi
+2,503 ft
-2,500 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (Savoie)
Discover the main lakes of Val Thorens in detail. On this route, you’ll pass by Lac du Thorens and Lac de la Moutière, whilst also walking alongside Lac de la Portette, before finishing at the unmissable Lac Blanc. The route offers stunning views of Val Thorens throughout.
Walks near Lac Blanc (2750 m) - Vannoise
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 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 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.
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 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 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 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).
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.
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.