Refuge du Col de la Vanoise - Refuge de la Leisse

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La liaison entre ces 2 refuges suit l'itinéraire de la face Sud de la Grande Casse.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tour des glaciers de Vanoise

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.19 mi
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    Average duration: 3h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,260 ft
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    Descent: - 1,365 ft
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    Highest point: 8,287 ft
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    Lowest point: 6,893 ft
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Description of the walk

Aujourd'hui aussi aucun problème d'itinéraire il suffit de suivre le GR®55 et son balisage RB (Rouge Blanc) en passant par les lieux suivants:

(S) Au départ du refuge du Col de la Vanoise, prendre Sud-Est. Longer par sa rive droite le lac Rond, atteindre le lac du Col de la Vanoise.

(1) Passer alors rive gauche du ruisseau émissaire (ruisseau de la Vanoise).

(2) Le traverser, descendre direction Sud, passer devant un ancien blockhaus.
Laisser à droite le sentier qui passe sous les Voûtes du Clapier Blanc, prendre à gauche et rejoindre le Pont de Croe Vie.

(3) Changer alors totalement de direction, prendre Nord Nord-Est la rive gauche du torrent de la Leisse.

(4) Poursuivre même direction et par une pente très tranquille mais un long cheminement, atteindre Plan de la Gasta.

(5) Poursuivre le long du torrent pour atteindre le Refuge de la Leisse (E) surplombant cette vallée.

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 8,258 ft - Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
  2. 1 : mi 0.71 - alt. 8,130 ft - Lac du Col de la Vanoise
  3. 2 : mi 1.9 - alt. 7,992 ft - Ruisseau de la Vanoise
  4. 3 : mi 2.95 - alt. 6,893 ft - Pont de Croë-Vie
  5. 4 : mi 3.86 - alt. 7,218 ft - Torrent de la - Leisse (cours d'eau)
  6. 5 : mi 5.26 - alt. 7,713 ft - Plan de la Gasta
  7. E : mi 6.19 - alt. 8,153 ft - Refuge de la Leisse

Notes

Eau présente partout (micropur conseillé).

Worth a visit

La face Sud de la Grande Casse est présente toute la journée et dans ses pentes les animaux rois sont souvent présents. Prendre simplement le temps de les observer.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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