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Lac de Tavernette walks
Mont Thabor and its twenty lakes
Visorando Member
14.99 mi
+5,036 ft
-5,013 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
This splendid alternative to the usual linear route takes in more than 20 lakes around the Mont Thabor viewpoint.
Setting off early in the morning allows you to avoid the crowds and enjoy the many sunrises behind the peaks.
A short section of the walk is off-trail and requires navigating by sight, but it’s easy to find your way.
Walks near Lac de Tavernette
Lac Lavoir - Laval car park via the Pic du Lac Blanc
8.57 mi
+2,746 ft
-3,556 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
Last day of the circular, returning to the Laval car park via the Col du Vallon and the Pic du Lac Blanc, from where you can see the route of the previous three days.
Lac des Méandes - Mont Thabor - Valfréjus
11.02 mi
+2,379 ft
-5,850 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
The hike starts after the bivouac at Lac des Méandes (below Col des Méandes) to reach the summit of Mont Thabor and admire the 360° view of the mountains. Then return via the Refuge du Mont Thabor and descend to Valfréjus.
Terzo Alpini Mountain Hut – Névache
8.80 mi
+2,884 ft
-3,455 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
This third stage of the route will take you to the village of Névache via the Col du Vallon, once again following theGRP® “Tour du Thabor”. The climb to the pass is difficult, particularly the section through the scree slope, a former glacier. Due to its exposure, the gully leading up to the pass is prone to snowfields.
The scenery is fabulous. The descent towards Névache is superb, through a lush green valley, alongside a torrent and past a beautiful chapel.
Lac Blanc - Refuge des Drayères
7.21 mi
+2,339 ft
-3,763 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A day at high altitude in a rocky landscape, starting with the ascent of Mont Thabor (3,178 m), followed by a long descent to the Refuge des Drayères.
From the Mont Thabor Refuge to Grange Bernard
Association / Club / Walk leader10.96 mi
+2,671 ft
-5,587 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
Third and final stage of the short Mont Thabor circuit hike.
Thabor Refuge - Terzo Alpini Refuge
10.06 mi
+2,690 ft
-5,069 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
The second stage of this route is one of the most beautiful, thanks to the panoramic views and, above all, the ascent of Mont Thabor to an altitude of nearly 3,200 metres. Be mindful of the temperature and altitude. You’ll have your eyes fixed on the summit of Thabor, one of the day’s main objectives. The route takes you through the Peyron valley, with Thabor opposite, the Cheval Blanc to the right, Lake Peyron, the Grand Seru, the Col du Méandre, the ascent of Thabor, and then the descent towards the Granges de la Vallée Étroite.
Mont Thabor Refuge - Terre Rouge Refuge
8.21 mi
+2,638 ft
-3,740 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
The central stage of the tour, with the ascent of Mount Thabor, the highest point of the tour and offering exceptional panoramic views. This stage requires good mountain walking skills, particularly for the descent into the Terre Rouge valley.
Lacs de la Madeleine - Lac Lavoir via Mont Thabor
6.38 mi
+2,283 ft
-3,448 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
Third day of the circular with ascent of Mont Thabor (highest point of the route) via the oldGR® trail along the Roche du Chardonnet ridge and the Valmeinier Glacier, which presents certain difficulties compared to the newGR® route.
As with the other days of the circular, this route is intended for very experienced hikers who are accustomed to high mountains.
Moderate