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Pointe du Pisset (3033m) walks
Pointe de Méan Martin via the Col de la Rocheure and the Pointe du Pisset
Visorando Member
12.37 mi
+4,836 ft
-4,836 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Val-d'Isère (Savoie)
A long hike in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, through a largely rocky landscape, where you experience a striking sense of solitude when you don’t come across anyone – which isn’t necessarily unpleasant. At the summit of the Pointe de Méan Martin, a lunar-like panorama – which could be described as magnificent desolation – awaits you.
The path is well marked along almost the entire circular route. One section involves off-trail walking from the Pointe du Pisset, for 600 to 700 metres, to rejoin the path leading to the highest point of this route.
Walks near Pointe du Pisset (3033m)
From the Fond des Fours Refuge to the Col de la Vanoise Refuge
14.55 mi
+3,097 ft
-3,156 ft
9h 25
Difficult
Departure from Val-d'Isère (Savoie)
A long stage for this third day with very varied landscapes and terrain.It’s a shame that the road section after the Refuge de la Femma can’t be avoided, as it’s rather uninteresting. You’ll have to wait until the Refuge d’Entre Deux Eaux to finally get back on a trail.The difficulty is mainly due to the distance, as the elevation gains aren’t too steep and the trails are in good condition.
Fond des Fours – La Leisse
10.52 mi
+3,061 ft
-3,215 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Val-d'Isère (Savoie)
A little-used path leading to the Col de la Rocheure (2,911 m) runs alongside a myriad of small high-altitude lakes, before descending to the Refuge de la Femma. The ascent to the Col de Pierre-Blanche (2,842 m) is steady and not very well marked, even veering off the beaten track. The view is magnificent over the rocky Leisse valley, nestled between the giant peaks of the Grande Motte and the Grande Casse. Descend through these deserted landscapes towards the eagle’s nest that is the Refuge de la Leisse (2,487 m).
Refuge de la Femma to Val d'Isère via the Col des Fours and Col de l'Iseran
11.97 mi
+4,918 ft
-4,285 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Termignon (Savoie)
Second day of this mini trek around Tignes-Val d'Isère, three legendary passes in the Vanoise with magnificent views of the neighbouring glaciers. A long day with a few technical sections, particularly at Tunnel 3000 (7).
La Femma Mountain Hut – La Leisse Mountain Hut
9.10 mi
+1,654 ft
-1,230 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Termignon (Savoie)
Day3 of a two-circular route in the Vanoise National Park, from the Refuge de la Femma to the Refuge de la Leisse.
There’s nothing particularly complicated about this hike, where we’ll descend the Femma valley before climbing back up alongside the Leisse valley, which I’m particularly fond of.
Carro Refuge - Lacs Blanc and Noir
14.25 mi
+1,890 ft
-4,075 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
A balcony route with beautiful views of the glaciers, passing by the small Lac du Pys and then the Refuge du Carro. Don't miss the Lacs Noir and Blanc, where you can recharge your batteries before descending to the traditional hamlet of L'Écot and then Bonneval-sur-Arc.
From Bonneval to the Carro refuge
8.16 mi
+4,446 ft
-1,273 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
This first stage, starting from one of the most beautiful villages in France, is a gentle warm-up that culminates (for the more adventurous) at the Col du Carro (3,149 m), the border between France and Italy and a magnificent viewpoint in fine weather, offering views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers.
Leisse refuge - Col du Palet refuge
8.21 mi
+2,671 ft
-2,326 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Termignon (Savoie)
Day2 of the Grande Casse circular route, from the Refuge de la Leisse to the Refuge du Col du Palet, following theGR®55via Val Claret.
La Leisse – Tignes Val-Claret
6.01 mi
+892 ft
-2,142 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Termignon (Savoie)
A steady climb takes you to the Col de la Leisse (2,761 m), offering breathtaking views of the Grande Motte glacier, before descending to Tignes Val-Claret with, in the background, the Dôme de la Sache (3,588 m), the Pointe de la Grande Sassière and, to the left, the Col du Palet and the Pointe du Chardonnet.
