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Route via Picheru and Col de la Bailletaz from Val-d'Isère
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
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.
Tour of Mont Roup
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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