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Modane walks
Circular via Les Marmottes and Le Pracara from the cable car
Visorando Member 
2.07 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,148 ft
2 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
A short loop with good slopes, both uphill and downhill.
The Sentier des Sources snowshoe trail from the cable car
Visorando Member 1.97 mi
+236 ft
-801 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
A lovely, easy walk in the peaceful forest, starting at the top of the gondola lift and returning by chairlift.
Charmaix Chapel and Chemin des Essarts
Visorando Member 2.26 mi
+758 ft
-741 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
An easy route passing by the Notre-Dame du Charmaix Chapel, which blends seamlessly with the rock face. Then, the Chemin des Essarts: a Discovery Trail with information boards on local flora and fauna created by pupils from the Collège de la Vanoise. And there’s also a beautiful waterfall to admire!
Col de la Masse, starting from the Refuge de l'Orgère
Visorando Member 8.92 mi
+3,983 ft
-3,986 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
A hike at 2,900m: marmots, ibex, mountain pastures, scree slopes and forest – all in one.
Tour of the five passes of the Vanoise
Visorando Member 
27.00 mi
+13,077 ft
-13,051 ft
3 days
Very difficult
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
A 3-day hike with camping or staying in mountain huts.
The route takes you into the Vanoise National Park, close to the Gébroulaz Glacier and Lac Blanc, with the option of climbing the Grand Roc (3,316 m) and the Pointe de l'Observatoire (3,015 m).
There are many other panoramic views to discover across the five passes: Col de la Masse (2,952 m), Col d’Aussois (2,914 m), Col Rouge (2,730 m), Col du Soufre (2,817 m) and Col de Chavière (2,796 m).
From the Refuge de l'Orgère to the Refuge du Fond d'Aussois via the Grand Roc
Visorando Member 
7.42 mi
+4,787 ft
-3,412 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
Starting from the Refuge Porte de l'Orgère, the route passes through the Valon de l'Orgère to reach the Col de la Masse (2,952 m) with the option of climbing the Grand Roc (3,316 m), then follows the valleys to reach the Refuge du Fond d'Aussois.
Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise starting from Modane
Visorando Member 
66.01 mi
+23,921 ft
-23,917 ft
8 days
Difficult
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
This fabulous 8-stage route (+ 2 variants) is challenging and requires excellent physical fitness, as some passes reach an altitude of nearly 3,000m.
The first two stages deviate from the usual route, making this route even more appealing. The mountain landscapes, glaciers, pastures and flora are among the most beautiful in the Alps. Wildlife is particularly abundant, as in the Mercantour. Every day we saw marmots, ibex and chamois.
Refuge de l'Orgére - Refuge Peclet Polset
Visorando Member 
5.43 mi
+2,986 ft
-1,171 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
The first stage takes you from the Refuge d’Orgére to the Refuge de Peclet Polset. Although short, this first stage features a significant elevation gain, helping you get into your stride for the rest of the trek. The views above the Maurienne Valley are already splendid. You’ll cross your first pass, the Col de Chaviére, at nearly 2,800 metres. Views of the Écrins and the Thabor, reminding us of the 2018 route.
Lac de la Partie - Vallon de Polset
Visorando Member 
7.81 mi
+2,470 ft
-2,470 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
A good hike with an uphill route along the Povaret torrent, away from the usual trails.
The uphill trail is well marked but there are hardly any signposts.
Valfrejus - Lac des Méandes
Visorando Member 8.66 mi
+4,816 ft
-1,306 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
A challenging hike starting from Valfréjus resort, the first stage to reach Lac des Méandes (below Col des Méandes). The view is incredible all along the route.Be careful, there is very little shade and at an altitude of 2,700 metres, it is always a little chilly.
From Valfréjus to Modane via the GR®5
Visorando Member 
4.40 mi
+10 ft
-1,654 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
This is an easy, downhill hike from Valfréjus to Modane. The route follows the GR®5. It is a gentle slope, passing near the pretty Notre-Dame du Charmaix chapel, and there are many oratories in different styles along the way. Take the shuttle bus between Modane station and Valfréjus, but be sure to check the timetable.
Fort of the Small Pass, La Turra and Bon Pré from Valfréjus
Visorando Member 
6.03 mi
+2,635 ft
-2,661 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
Circular route starting from Valfrejus Station, to Lavoir, then Fort du Collet, La Turra and Bon Pré, before descending back to the station. This route offers sublime, uninterrupted views of Thabor and the refuge, as well as the Modane valley and Valfréjus Station.
Le Truc, from Valfréjus, via Les Herbiers and Arplane
Visorando Member 5.77 mi
+3,163 ft
-3,182 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
Climb to the summit of Le Truc for magnificent views over the Maurienne Valley, the Vanoise, the Grand Vallon, Arrondaz and the Col de la Roue. The view is already very beautiful from Arplane.
From Valfréjus to the cheese dairy above Le Lavoir
Visorando Member 4.85 mi
+1,401 ft
-1,381 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
A lovely route, mostly shaded.
You walk alongside the Charmaix stream on one side on the way up and on the other on the way down.
Very nice view on arrival.
Le Grand Vallon from Le Mélezet
Visorando Member 5.43 mi
+2,628 ft
-2,628 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
A lovely, isolated hike, far from the overcrowded trails. Requires a little attention to orientation and the location of the path.
Tour of the Forts d'Avrieux via the balcony trail and the Saint-Benoit waterfall.
Visorando Member 
4.59 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,139 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Avrieux (Savoie)
A pleasant route using the stream and Diable footbridges to access Fort Victor-Emmanuel, Fort Charles-Felix and Fort Marie-Christine. On the way back, visit the pretty Saint-Benoit waterfall.
Route to the Sainte-Marguerite Lakes
Visorando Member 
7.63 mi
+2,096 ft
-2,100 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
The Lacs Sainte-Marguerite are two pretty lakes a stone's throw from the Mont Thabor refuge. The Lac Rond and Lac Long are set in a very mineral environment at the foot of the Cheval Blanc.
Mont Thabor via the refuge
Visorando Member 15.09 mi
+5,390 ft
-5,377 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
A superb hike on the border between Savoie and the Hautes Alpes, almost in Italy.
Tormented landscapes, high mountains, a chapel at over 3,150 metres, lakes, snowfields, and a bit of contemporary history, as a large part of the route has only been French territory since 1947.
Mont Thabor Refuge - Terre Rouge Refuge
Visorando Member 
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.
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