Tour of Mont Pourri

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A magnificent multi-day hike in the Vanoise, far from the overcrowded trails. This little-known route takes you through unspoilt and varied natural landscapes in the heart of the Vanoise National Park. There’s no shortage of breathtaking panoramic views, rugged landscapes, mountain pastures, lakes and glaciers, as well as flowers and wildlife.

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 25.62 mi
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    Average duration: 4 days 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 9,849 ft
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    Descent: - 9,826 ft
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    Highest point: 8,891 ft
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    Lowest point: 5,164 ft

Photos

Lac de Riondaz
Edelweiss
Auiguille du Saint-Esprit
Le Mont Blanc

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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    Des Arcs au Refuge du Mont Pourri par le sentier des lacs

    From Les Arcs to the Mont Pourri Refuge via the Lakes Trail

    ↔4.30 mi ↗1,542 ft ↘689 ft
    The first stage of a 4-day circuit around Mont Pourri. In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, this stage sets off from a very modern ski resort and ends at the foot of the glaciers in a wild, unspoilt landscape. Breathtaking views of Bellecôte (north face), the Aliet and its magnificent debris cone, as well as the Grande Motte and the Plan de la Plagne valley.
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  2. 2
    Du Refuge du Mont Pourri au Refuge de la Martin

    From the Refuge du Mont Pourri to the Refuge de la Martin

    ↔9.19 mi ↗3,071 ft ↘3,757 ft
    The second stage of a 4-day walking tour around Mont Pourri. In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, this stage sets off from the Refuge du Mont Pourri and finishes at the Refuge de La Martin. This is the most rocky stage, passing through the highest point of the tour at the Col de la Sachette. It is also the longest stage, but offers a great variety of scenery and a good chance of spotting chamois.
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  3. 3
    Du Refuge de la Martin au Refuge de Turia en passant par La Gurraz

    From the Refuge de la Martin to the Refuge de Turia via La Gurraz

    ↔6.47 mi ↗3,615 ft ↘2,828 ft
    The third stage of a 4-day hiking tour around Mont Pourri. In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, this stage sets off from the La Martin Refuge and ends at the foot of Mont Turia and the refuge of the same name. The route takes you past glaciers and small lakes, and passes close to the very picturesque village of La Gurraz. Breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and all the mountains stretching towards the Italian border.
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    Du Refuge de Turia aux Arcs 2000 par les alpages de La Riondaz

    From the Turia Refuge to Les Arcs 2000 via the mountain pastures of La Riondaz

    ↔5.63 mi ↗1,647 ft ↘2,569 ft
    The fourth and final stage of a 4-day circuit around Mont Pourri. In the heart of the Vanoise National Park, this stage sets off from the Turia mountain hut and finishes at the starting point in Les Arcs 2000. A walk past the Turia Glacier and the Grand Col, with small glacial lakes reflecting Mont Blanc. Blueberries, heather, forests and a gentle return to civilisation.
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Notes

Tarentaise Mountain Rescue: +33 - (0)4 79 08 29 30.

This hike can be adapted to last two or five days. The small, authentic mountain huts, as well as the various people involved in these unspoilt areas, give us a warm welcome.

Mont Pourri Mountain Hut
Tel: 04 79 07 90 43
LAURENT JULIEN
http://refugedumontpourri.ffcam.fr
http://www.refuge-mont-pourri.fr
info@refuge-mont-pourri.fr

La Martin Mountain Hut (2155 m)
Julia and Pascal
23 beds – Tel: 07 78 51 45 29

Turia Mountain Hut 2,410 m.
Claire welcomes you all summer long
19 beds – Tel: 06 95 26 54 63
refuge.turia@vanoise-parcnational.fr
https://refugedeturia.jimdo.com/
http://refuge-turia.vanoise.com/

This route passes through multiple protected areas, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

- Lac de la Plagne
- Col de la Sachette 3,779 m

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.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Jolougg
Jolougg
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Hi everyone, I was wondering if you thought it might be possible to do the circuit in mid-October... In terms of snow and the cold, what do you think? Thanks!

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pbedier
pbedier

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

One slight downside: the estimated time is too long. It took us 8 hours to get from the La Martin refuge to Arcs 2000 via La Turia. Visorando estimated 6 hours plus 4 hours.
Thank you for this app and this walk.

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randonneurs.du.dimanche
randonneurs.du.dimanche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, with some magnificent scenery. Thank you very much for this route.

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