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Lac de la Portette
Lac de la Portette is a beautiful hiking destination in the Beaufortain, at the foot of the Grande Pareï cliff. And as I've always preferred loops to round trips, the Col du Mont Rosset and the return via the Balme refuge offer a nice bonus with views of the Pierra Menta, an iconic peak if ever there was one.
The Lakes of Val Thorens
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 de la Portette
Chalet de l'Econdu - Chalet des Arolles
Another long stage offering the chance to discover Lake Saint-Guérin.
Arêches Alpine Refuge – La Ravoire
Second stage of the Tour du Grand Mont, passing via the summit. Starting from the mountain hut at Arêches.
A long stage with two steep descents, but superb views from the summit of the Grand Mont and a magnificent finish overlooking the Valley of the Seven Lakes.
Lac Tournant
This is a circular walk based on trail 5 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. It is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5. There are good views over to Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain Mountains and the lake, although small, is a nice place to eat your sandwiches.
Plan de la Lai refuge - Chalet de l'Écondu
This is a long stage between La Lai and L'Écondu, offering superb views of Lac de Roselend at the start.
The Curé passage
Lake Gittaz and the Curé passage.
Landry - Refuge Entre Le Lac
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.
Chalet des Arolles - Molliessoulaz Lodge
Another long stage between the Chalet des Arolles and the hilltop village of Molliessoulaz.
Les Chapieux to Lex Blanche - Tour Mont Blanc
This 3rd stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) follows the Torrent des Glaciers up 900m to the Col de la Seigne. Climbing gently, at first, for just over 10km before dropping down 300m to Lex Blanche. Let's do it!
The TMB is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France.
La Ravoire – Arêches Alpine Refuge
First (easy) stage of a two-day tour of the Grand Mont.
A well-marked path forming part of the Tour du Beaufortain.
Magnificent views of Mont Blanc from the Col de la Bâthie
Grand Naves – Nant du Beurre Mountain Hut
A magnificent, forgotten valley in the southern Beaufortain. The hike offers varied panoramic views across the entire Vanoise, from the Col de la Madeleine to the Mont Blanc massif and the Lauzière range.
Animal tracks (foxes, wolves, etc.) are not uncommon here.