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Punta Bagna ou Cîme du Vallon (3129 m) walks
Belle Plinier and Punta Bagna on the traverse
Tourism professional
8.16 mi
+4,616 ft
-4,616 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
A breathtaking panorama awaits you at the summit of Belle Plinier – that says it all.
Warning: This hike is only suitable for those accustomed to high-altitude mountain walking and off-trail navigation. A GPX track is required.
Walks near Punta Bagna ou Cîme du Vallon (3129 m)
The Sentier des Sources snowshoe trail from the cable car
Visorando Member1.97 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.
From Valfréjus to Modane via the GR®5
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.
Valfrejus - Lac des Méandes
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.
Valfréjus – Alpe du Lauzet
22.33 mi
+8,278 ft
-8,930 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
A journey between the Maurienne and the Guisane Valley.
Valfréjus – Thabor mountain hut
3.37 mi
+1,952 ft
-0 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Modane (Savoie)
An easy route to reach the Thabor refuge and spend a good night’s sleep before heading over to Mont Thabor and the Chalets de Laval.
This section is accessible by mountain bike.
Chatalamia–Aussois traverse via the Col du Barbier
6.01 mi
+3,658 ft
-2,700 ft
4 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Villarodin-Bourget (Savoie)
From the Chatalamia rock, you’ll be able to see the female ibex and their kids; the chamois aren’t far away. After stopping to look at the cup-marked stone, you’ll continue the ascent through the forest, emerging onto the balcony path that leads to Le Barbier and then to the pass of the same name. During the descent to Le Plan d’Aval, you’ll be able to admire the resort of Aussois with its ski runs, but above all the magnificent panorama of the Dent Parrachée and Le Plan d’Aval.
From the Bramanette Refuge to the Ambin Refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.50 mi
+4,186 ft
-3,665 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bramans (Savoie)
A beautiful route, sometimes off the beaten track or on poorly marked paths. From the top of the passes, you can see both the peaks of the Vanoise (the Dent Parachée) and the Barre des Ecrins.This hike follows on from the "Le refuge de Bramanette" route.
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.
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.