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Pont des Chailles walks
La Tour du Merle via Plan Fournier from Champagny-en-Vanoise
Visorando Member
7.33 mi
+2,753 ft
-2,730 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Champagny-en-Vanoise (Savoie)
A circular route starting and finishing at Pont des Chailles in Champagny-en-Vanoise. A fairly varied route alternating between forest sections, where blueberries line the path, and unobstructed views of the Vanoise, either over the Pralognan area (Portetta, Vanoise Glaciers) or the Champagny area (Mont de la Guerre, Pointe de la Vélière, Pointe des Chardes, etc.). The second part of the descent follows a fairly wide forest track.
Walks near Pont des Chailles
Champagny-le-Haut – Refuge du Col du Palet
9.25 mi
+4,757 ft
-1,115 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Champagny-en-Vanoise (Savoie)
Day1 of a two-circular route in the Vanoise National Park, from Champagny-le-Haut to the Refuge du Col du Palet. A fairly demanding ascent of 1,100 metres, but with a beautiful panorama to reward your efforts, particularly the view over Lac de la Plagne.
Refuge du Bois - Pralognan
11.38 mi
+5,187 ft
-5,358 ft
9h 45
Difficult
Departure from Champagny-en-Vanoise (Savoie)
Day 4 of the circular route around the Grande Casse, from Champagny-le-Haut to Pralognan via the Tour du Merle and the Grand Bec.
La Grande Rochette via the Colorado chairlift
3.94 mi
+702 ft
-1,719 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mâcot-la-Plagne (Savoie)
The Colorado chairlift in La Plagne operates during the summer. It provides access to the summit of the Grande Rochette with a gentle ascent. From there, you can admire the magnificent south face of the massif.
Descend from La Roche de Mio towards La Plagne Bellecôte
4.47 mi
+0 ft
-2,592 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bellentre (Savoie)
In summer, the resort of La Plagne offers a number of hiking routes that are very accessible thanks to the cable cars.
This entirely downhill walk allows you to admire the area from a high vantage point (2,710 m) and discover a varied mountain landscape along a very pleasant path to La Plagne Bellecôte.
Suitable for the whole family, provided everyone can cover this distance; please note that there are no shortcuts if you get tired.
From Aime la Plagne to Belle Plagne via Mont Jovet
10.25 mi
+3,681 ft
-3,796 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Aime (Savoie)
This hike can be done in a single day, but by taking your time, a short two-day trek allows you more time to admire the magnificent views of the mountains and valleys of the Vanoise and Tarentaise, as well as Mont Blanc. Doing it over two days gives us time to rest and take in these breathtaking landscapes. The climbs are relatively challenging and the ridge walk offers dizzying yet unforgettable experiences.
The Col de Leschaux circular route
5.42 mi
+2,113 ft
-3,996 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
An exposed hike requiring caution, offering a stunning view over the entire southern sector of Pralognan-la-Vanoise.
Pralognan - Leisse Refuge
11.34 mi
+4,908 ft
-1,391 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
Day1 of the Grande Casse circular route, from Pralognan to the Refuge de la Leisse, passing close to the impressive Grande Casse, all in a wild setting dotted with lakes.
From Les Fontanettes to Les Prioux via the Col du Grand Marchet and La Valette
7.07 mi
+4,245 ft
-4,045 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
A very beautiful high-altitude hike, a bit challenging but probably one of the most stunning. It passes through several little-visited cirques and offers high-mountain views throughout the route.
This is a one-way hike, so you’ll need to organise your return journey (see practical information).
Refuge de la Vallette via the Pas de l’Âne
5.80 mi
+3,789 ft
-2,989 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
A challenging hike that passes through the Cirque du Petit Marchet, crosses the Roc du Tambour to reach the Refuge de la Vallette and ends at the hamlet of Le Prioux.
Tip: only undertake this hike when there is no snow and in dry weather.
Refuge du col de la Vanoise - Refuge de l'Arpont
8.64 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,837 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
Stage5 of this route between the Col de la Vanoise refuge and the Arpont refuge. A stage without any major difficulty. The scenery is extraordinary, as you walk alongside the Vanoise Glacier for the entire hike. You will catch sight of the Rechasse, Roche Ferran and Arpont glaciers. You will pass at the foot of the Grande Casse and its glacier, the Pointe de la Réchasse and Mont Pelve.