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A circular walk through the Manchet Valley starting from Val d’Isère
Tourist office
3.08 mi
+285 ft
-285 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Val-d'Isère (Savoie)
The Manchet Valley circular hike from the centre of Val d’Isère is an accessible hike that allows you to explore one of the most beautiful natural areas. Set amongst rivers, mountain pastures and majestic peaks, this route offers magnificent panoramic views all along the way. Ideal for a family outing or a contemplative stroll, this circular hike invites you to fully enjoy the tranquillity and unspoilt beauty of the mountains.
Route via Picheru and Col de la Bailletaz from Val-d'Isère
Visorando Member
10.53 mi
+4,731 ft
-4,738 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Val-d'Isère (Savoie)
A fairly strenuous hike offering the chance to enjoy the Grande Sassière Nature Reserve, as well as the Bailletaz Nature Reserve, via two passes. The route offers stunning views of the Aiguille de la Grande Sassière and La Tsanteleina to the north.
As the route passes through two nature reserves, please respect the wildlife.
Yellow markings and signposts.
Rhêmes-Golette Glacier and Lake
15.72 mi
+6,293 ft
-6,276 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Val-d'Isère (Savoie)
Situated in the Haute Tarentaise massif, this small lake nestles at the foot of the Rhêmes-Golette glacier.
Dominated by the peaks of Grande Sassière (3,747m) and Tsanteleina (3,602m) on the Italian border, this route takes you through a high-mountain landscape, between lakes and glaciers.
This hike is reserved for experienced and fit mountain walkers.
Round trip to the Col de la Bailletaz from Le Fornet
7.06 mi
+3,215 ft
-3,232 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Val-d'Isère (Savoie)
Among the many hikes starting from Val d’Isère, the ascent to the Col de la Bailletaz remains very accessible, and the section of the route running along a ridge offers superb views of the Haute Tarentaise and even the source of the Isère. The section leading up to the pass will transport you to a more rocky landscape, with a sweeping view of the Grande Sassière nature reserve.
Tour of Mont Roup
8.21 mi
+2,589 ft
-2,566 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Val-d'Isère (Savoie)
Circular walk in the Vanoise National Park, outside the Val d'Isère ski area at the foot of Pointe de la Sana.
Fond des Fours refuge via Le Manchet
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.
Walking along the Sassière to the lake
4.31 mi
+610 ft
-614 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
A family walk along a path following a small mountain river called the Sassière in the nature reserve of the same name. The walk ends at a small mountain dam that forms Lac de la Sassière. Keep your eyes peeled for marmots.
Aiguille de la Grande Sassière
6.57 mi
+4,833 ft
-4,813 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
While the Barrhorn (3,610 m) in Switzerland is the highest officially marked hike in Europe, the Aiguille de la Grande Sassière (3,747 m) hike takes you higher up on a path perfectly marked with cairns. It runs alongside a glacier that is unfortunately receding year after year. Magnificent view of the French and Italian peaks.
Please read the recommendations in the practical information section carefully.
Col de la Bailletaz from the Saut Dam
8.16 mi
+1,854 ft
-1,854 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
This easy hike in the Grande Sassière Reserve will take you to a high mountain environment, between lakes and glaciers.
Lac de la Sassière, starting from Villaret
10.38 mi
+2,270 ft
-2,260 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
The aim of this hike is to climb across the fields, above the pretty hamlet of Villaret du Nial, with Lac du Chevril and the resort of Tignes in view, up to the wide, high-altitude valley of La Sassière and the lake of the same name, set against a backdrop of peaks still capped with snow.
Roc de Bassagne
6.43 mi
+3,901 ft
-3,888 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Val-d'Isère (Savoie)
The Roc de Bassagne is a double peak on the border ridge, at the junction of the Vanoise and Grand Paradis National Parks. There are many ibex here, as the valley leading to the peak is very quiet compared to the nearby Prariond trail.
The Col de la Leisse from the arrival point of the Aéroski cable car
6.01 mi
+856 ft
-2,785 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
A beautiful hike to admire the mountains around Tignes, with views as far as Mont Blanc. Lovely view of the Grande Motte glacier. Little elevation gain when taking the cable car.
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.
Aiguille Pers depuis le Col de l'Iseran
4.86 mi
+2,162 ft
-2,149 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
Courte randonnée pour accéder à un 3000 m assez facile avec un superbe panorama sur tous les hauts sommets du département. Idéale quand on a un timing serré pour faire une randonnée.
Circular route around the Pointes des Fours and Leyssières
Tourism professional
5.60 mi
+3,028 ft
-3,005 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
A magnificent ridge traverse and a spectacular landscape throughout the crossing, with the Grande Casse and the Grande Motte on one side and the Charbonnel and the Albaron on the other. The icing on the cake is that you’ll be walking across no fewer than five peaks over 3,000 metres.
Please read the description carefully before setting out on this hike.
Pointe de la Met Col de Bézin Col et Pointe des Fours
5.79 mi
+2,628 ft
-2,612 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
A wild hike in the Vanoise, taking place entirely above 2,500m. As signposting is minimal
(two signs along the entire route, one of which is at the start), it is best to be well-prepared and equipped (map, compass, GPS, etc.).
Admittedly, there are cairns dotted along the route, but the only reliable indication they provide is that someone has been there before you.
Snowfields can persist quite late in the season, with some residual traces remaining in late September.
The Pointe des Fours from the Pont de la Neige
3.87 mi
+1,991 ft
-1,985 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bonneval-sur-Arc (Savoie)
This is a pleasant hike where you can encounter chamois and marmots and enjoy breathtaking views of the main peaks of the Vanoise from the summit. On one side: Grande Motte, Grande Casse, Dôme de Chasseforêt, Dent Parachée, Méan Martin. On the other: Charbonnel, Albaron, Grande Chiamarella. In the background, Mont Blanc, of course.
The Refuge de la Martin and Les Brévières from Tignes-Les Boisses
7.49 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,336 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tignes (Savoie)
Leaving the shore of Lac du Chevril, we crossed the Vallon de la Sache and climbed up a beautiful balcony path to the Refuge de la Martin, nestled amongst its mountain pastures. The descent took us beneath the cliffs down to the village of Les Brévières, nestled beneath the imposing Tignes dam. Spectacular views are guaranteed, stretching from the peaks and glaciers of the Vanoise to Mont Blanc, via Lac du Chevril and the Tarentaise.
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