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Lac de la Montagnette (2500m) walks
Col des Encombres - Lac de la Montagnette
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7.19 mi
+2,674 ft
-2,674 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-la-Porte (Savoie)
Hike in an open and unobstructed landscape. Few markings, a few directional signs at strategic points. The Montagnette lake is a good place for a picnic break. It is possible to see ibex and birds of prey. There is a large flock of sheep near the passes.
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Walks near Lac de la Montagnette (2500m)
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.
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.
Descent from Tougnète to Le Molard in summer using the ski lifts
3.03 mi
+0 ft
-1,985 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (Savoie)
Tougnète is an easy peak to reach in summer via the ski lifts and allows you to admire magnificent panoramic views with ease. The superb meadows come into view on the descent. There are no difficulties; just take the time to admire the scenery.
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.
Lac de Bissorte - Refuge du Mont Thabor
7.77 mi
+3,819 ft
-1,014 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Orelle (Savoie)
First beautiful stage of a challenging three-day tour of Mont Thabor. A beautiful stage with an elevation gain of almost 1,200 metres. Climb to the Bissorte dam, cross the Vallon des Marches, with a possible break at the refuge. Then climb to the beautiful Lac des Bataillères and the pass of the same name, with a superb view of the Lacs Sainte Marguerite and the Vallon de la Grande Montagne. Breathtaking view of the Cheval Blanc.
