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Refuge du Fond des Fours walks
Fond des Fours refuge via Le Manchet
Visorando Member
5.04 mi
+1,985 ft
-1,965 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Val-d'Isère (Savoie)
Hike through the Ruisseau des Fours valley to the refuge, which is the starting point for many hikes in the Vanoise.
Tour of the Alpes Grées
55.38 mi
+20,118 ft
-18,793 ft
7 days
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise (Savoie)
The Franco-Italian Alpes Grées mountain range lies in Savoie on the French side, and spans two valleys in Italy: the Aosta Valley and the Piedmont Valley.
Much of the Grées Alps is covered by two national parks: the Vanoise and the Gran Paradiso.
A truly alpine route where you’ll remain above 2,300 metres, with magnificent views of the glaciers, not to mention the sections through the Fontine and Beaufort mountain pastures.
Circular route in the Vanoise around Tignes / Val d'Isère
22.77 mi
+8,281 ft
-6,831 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
A challenging two-day mini-trek in the heart of the Vanoise National Park between the resorts of Tignes and Val d’Isère, with several possible routes. Ideal for seasonal workers or for those who want to experience a night in a mountain refuge.
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).
Carro – Fond des Fours
10.53 mi
+2,474 ft
-3,212 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
The magnificent balcony path takes you to the Col des Fours, under the curious gaze of chamois and marmots, as far as the Pont de la Neige (2,518 m), where you’ll find signs of civilisation as you cross the famous Col de l’Iseran road. As soon as you’ve crossed it, you’ll leave it behind as you head for the Col des Fours (2,976 m). Descend through the valley of the same name to reach the Col du Fond-des-Fours (2,537 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).
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.
From the Refuge du Carro to the Refuge du Fond des Fours
11.19 mi
+2,782 ft
-3,530 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
A stunning start, almost entirely on level ground along the balcony path, offering a constant panorama of the peaks and mountain ranges (Pointes de la Levanna, 3,619m), the Glacier des Sources de l’Arc, the Glacier du Grand Méan, the Cirque des Évettes, Pointe de l’Albaron (3,637m) and the Glacier du Vallonnet.At the end of the day, the Pointe des Fours (3,072 m) offers a 360° view and, in clear weather, you can see Mont Blanc.