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Refuge de la Glière walks
The Col de la Vanoise via the Arcellin
Visorando Member
8.93 mi
+3,012 ft
-3,012 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
This is a classic route in Pralognan, which takes theGR®55"motorway" on the way back. On the way there, the climb through the Cirque de l'Arcelin and Lac des Assiettes is truly superb and fairly uncrowded.
Col du Palet circular via Laisonnay d'en Bas
13.58 mi
+4,823 ft
-4,803 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Champagny-en-Vanoise (Savoie)
A long hike at the bottom of the valley offering magnificent scenery. A classic route in the Champagny valley.
Circular route around the Grande Casse
39.92 mi
+13,061 ft
-13,045 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Savoie)
Four-day hike around the Grande Casse in the Vanoise National Park, starting from Pralognan. Highlights: crossing the rocks of Lac des Vaches, views of the Grande Casse and the Leisse Valley, all in an idyllic setting and in the company of marmots.
Walks near Refuge de la Glière
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.
Col du Palet Mountain Hut – Femma Mountain Hut
15.40 mi
+4,633 ft
-5,364 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Peisey-Nancroix (Savoie)
Day 2 of a two-circular route in the Vanoise National Park, from the Refuge du Col du Palet to the Refuge de la Femma. A demanding hike due to its distance, but one that takes you through varied landscapes and brings you close to friendly marmots.
Refuge Entre Le Lac - Refuge de la Leisse
11.25 mi
+3,799 ft
-2,694 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Peisey-Nancroix (Savoie)
Étape de la Grande traversée des Alpes en Vanoise par une variante haute montagne avec passage de 2 cols (col du Palet et col de la Leisse).
From the Entre le Lac Mountain Hut to the Arpont Mountain Hut
22.63 mi
+5,837 ft
-5,351 ft
15h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Peisey-Nancroix (Savoie)
This ninth stage takes place in the Vanoise massif. First along the GR® 5 to Val Claret and then via the Via Alpina, which crosses the Haute Vanoise before rejoining the GR® 5.From the refuge, the path joins the GR® 5 at Plan de la Grassaz. The view opens out onto a vast plateau. The path passes Lake Grattaleu, the Refuge du Palet and the pass of the same name. It descends towards Val Claret and leaves the GR® 5 for the Haute Vanoise variant via the Via Alpina and the GR® 55. It climbs towards the Col de Fresse but bypasses it to reach the Col de la Leisse. The trail descends beneath the Grande Motte glacier, skirting the Lac des Nettes, and reaches the Refuge de la Leisse. At the Croé-Vie bridge, the Via Alpina leaves the GR® 55, heads for the Refuge d’Entre Deux Eaux, and crosses the Torrent de la Rocheure to rejoin the GR® 5. It climbs towards Lac des Lozières and then, at the foot of the glaciers, runs along a ridge overlooking the Doron Termignon valley and reaches the Refuge de l’Arpont.
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.
Refuge de la Leisse- Refuge de Plan Sec
20.31 mi
+4,426 ft
-4,948 ft
13h 10
Difficult
Departure from Termignon (Savoie)
Étape de la Grande Traversée des Alpes traversant le Parc National de la Vanoise du Nord au Sud.
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.
