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Lac du Saut walks
Col de la Bailletaz from the Saut Dam
Visorando Member
8.16 mi
+1,854 ft
-1,854 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
This easy hike in the Grande Sassière Reserve will take you to a high mountain environment, between lakes and glaciers.
Pointe de la Bailletaz via the Col de la Bailletaz
9.20 mi
+2,575 ft
-2,575 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
This hike, which is not particularly difficult apart from its final section, is an extension of the Col de la Bailletaz hike starting from the Saut Dam. It will take you up to a 3,000-metre peak, accessible via the Grande Sassière Nature Reserve, before you reach a more high-mountain environment from the Col de la Bailletaz (2,852 m). I have therefore included the description of the first four points up to the Col de la Bailletaz. My addition concerns the route to the summit of the Pointe de la Bailletaz (3,071 m) via a more rugged path.
Walks near Lac du Saut
The Balcons des Barmettes trail
Tourist office3.05 mi
+899 ft
-436 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Val-d'Isère (Savoie)
Balcony trail from La Daille to Le Fornet with several possible entry points. The Balcony Trail is a must-do walk in Val d’Isère. It requires a bit of physical effort, but you’ll soon be rewarded with breathtaking views of the village, Solaise and Bellevarde.
The Col de la Leisse from the arrival point of the Aéroski cable car
6.01 mi
+856 ft
-2,785 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
A beautiful hike to admire the mountains around Tignes, with views as far as Mont Blanc. Lovely view of the Grande Motte glacier. Little elevation gain when taking the cable car.
Refuge de la Femma from Tignes / Val Claret
10.79 mi
+3,337 ft
-2,546 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
Day1 of this mini trek around Tignes – Val d’Isère, a magnificent hike in the heart of the Vanoise National Park starting from Tignes. This hike allows you to discover the wild valleys of the Leisse and the Femma. The GPX track may prove useful after the (5).
Circular route in the Vanoise around Tignes / Val d'Isère
22.77 mi
+8,281 ft
-6,831 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
A challenging two-day mini-trek in the heart of the Vanoise National Park between the resorts of Tignes and Val d’Isère, with several possible routes. Ideal for seasonal workers or for those who want to experience a night in a mountain refuge.
From the Refuge de la Martin to the Refuge de Turia via La Gurraz
6.47 mi
+3,615 ft
-2,828 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Villaroger (Savoie)
The third stage of a 4-day hiking tour around Mont Pourri. In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, this stage sets off from the La Martin Refuge and ends at the foot of Mont Turia and the refuge of the same name. The route takes you past glaciers and small lakes, and passes close to the very picturesque village of La Gurraz.
Breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and all the mountains stretching towards the Italian border.
From the Mario Bezzi refuge to the Chenal car park via the Col du Rocher Blanc
7.92 mi
+2,031 ft
-3,937 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
The final day of the Tour de l’Archeboc features a long, beautiful climb to the Col du Rocher Blanc, followed by a descent on the French side back to our starting point at Chenal. Views of the Italian and then French glaciers throughout today’s route.
Mario Bezzi – Benevolo
7.31 mi
+3,648 ft
-3,629 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Valgrisenche (Aosta Valley)
Hike up the magnificent glacial valley, which marks the end of the Val Grisenche, overlooking the imposing Glariettez Glacier. Access to the Val de Rhême via the Col de Bassac-Déré (3,082 m), then a descent through a high-mountain landscape to Lac de Golettaz, where the seracs are reflected in the water. The route then descends through the mountain pastures to the Refuge Benevolo (2,285 m).
Chenal – Mario Bezzi Refuge
8.01 mi
+3,907 ft
-2,037 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise (Savoie)
A steady climb taking you through La Combaz and the listed village of Le Monal with its small lakes, with a breathtaking view of Mont Pourri in the background; further up, you’ll cross the Vallon du Clou, which has been listed and protected since March 2013, to reach the Col du Rocher Blanc (2,830 m), and then descend to the Refuge de Mario Bezzi.
Tour of the Alpes Grées
55.38 mi
+20,118 ft
-18,793 ft
7 days
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise (Savoie)
The Franco-Italian Alpes Grées mountain range lies in Savoie on the French side, and spans two valleys in Italy: the Aosta Valley and the Piedmont Valley.
Much of the Grées Alps is covered by two national parks: the Vanoise and the Gran Paradiso.
A truly alpine route where you’ll remain above 2,300 metres, with magnificent views of the glaciers, not to mention the sections through the Fontine and Beaufort mountain pastures.
From Le Chenal to the Refuge de l’Archeboc
8.69 mi
+2,467 ft
-1,388 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise (Savoie)
First stage of the Tour de l’Archeboc. The route runs mainly through the forest with lovely views of Mont Pourri right from the start, leading to the Refuge de l’Archeboc.