Valfréjus - Alpe du Lauzet

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Une traversée entre Maurienne et La Vallée de la Guisane.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 35.91 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3 days 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,530 m
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    Descent: - 2,733 m
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    Highest point: 3,177 m
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    Lowest point: 1,706 m

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S

    Valfréjus - Refuge du Thabor

    ↔5.42 km ↗595 m ↘0 m
    Un itinéraire facile pour accéder au refuge du Thabor et passer une bonne nuit avant de traverser vers le Mont Thabor et les Chalets de Laval. Cette partie est accessible en VTT.
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  2. 2

    Refuge du Thabor - Refuge de Laval

    ↔17.43 km ↗1,086 m ↘1,577 m
    Un petit tour sur le très sauvage versant Nord du Thabor et sur l'ancienne Frontière Franco Italienne.
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  3. E

    Chalet de Laval - Alpe du Lauzet

    ↔13.06 km ↗849 m ↘1,156 m
    A traverse of the Cerces massif via one of its highest passes (Béraudes) and some very beautiful lakes.And a chance to see much of the previous day’s descent route, as well as the many lakes on the other side.In early summer, the route can be made difficult by the presence of snow in the Lac des Béraudes cirque or a snow cornice on the Col des Béraudes (speaking from experience).
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Notes

On trouve facilement du stop pour monter de Modane à Valfréjus.
A l'Alpe du Lauzet, on peut trouver le car qui fait la liaison Grenoble - Briançon.

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

Worth a visit

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.

Other walks in the area

Walking Route to the Sainte-Marguerite Lakes

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Circuit vers les Lacs Sainte-Marguerite
↔12.28 km ↗+639 m ↘-640 m ◔5h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Modane (Savoie)
The Lacs Sainte-Marguerite are two pretty lakes a stone's throw from the Mont Thabor refuge. The Lac Rond and Lac Long are set in a very mineral environment at the foot of the Cheval Blanc.

Walking Mont Thabor via the refuge

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↔24.28 km ↗+1,643 m ↘-1,639 m ◔12 hrs ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from Modane (Savoie)
A superb hike on the border between Savoie and the Hautes Alpes, almost in Italy. Tormented landscapes, high mountains, a chapel at over 3,150 metres, lakes, snowfields, and a bit of contemporary history, as a large part of the route has only been French territory since 1947.

Walking From Valfréjus to the cheese dairy above Le Lavoir

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↔7.81 km ↗+427 m ↘-421 m ◔3h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Modane (Savoie)
A lovely route, mostly shaded. You walk alongside the Charmaix stream on one side on the way up and on the other on the way down. Very nice view on arrival.

Walking Le Truc, from Valfréjus, via Les Herbiers and Arplane

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↔9.29 km ↗+964 m ↘-970 m ◔5h 25 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Modane (Savoie)
Climb to the summit of Le Truc for magnificent views over the Maurienne Valley, the Vanoise, the Grand Vallon, Arrondaz and the Col de la Roue. The view is already very beautiful from Arplane.

Walking Fort of the Small Pass, La Turra and Bon Pré from Valfréjus

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Fort du Collet, la Turra et Bon Pré depuis Valfréjus
↔9.71 km ↗+803 m ↘-811 m ◔5h 05 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Modane (Savoie)
Circular route starting from Valfrejus Station, to Lavoir, then Fort du Collet, La Turra and Bon Pré, before descending back to the station. This route offers sublime, uninterrupted views of Thabor and the refuge, as well as the Modane valley and Valfréjus Station.

Walking From Valfréjus to Modane via the GR®5

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De Valfréjus à Modane par le GR®5
↔7.09 km ↗+3 m ↘-504 m ◔2h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Modane (Savoie)
This is an easy, downhill hike from Valfréjus to Modane. The route follows the GR®5. It is a gentle slope, passing near the pretty Notre-Dame du Charmaix chapel, and there are many oratories in different styles along the way. Take the shuttle bus between Modane station and Valfréjus, but be sure to check the timetable.

Walking Valfrejus - Lac des Méandes

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↔13.93 km ↗+1,468 m ↘-398 m ◔8h 10 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Modane (Savoie)
A challenging hike starting from Valfréjus resort, the first stage to reach Lac des Méandes (below Col des Méandes). The view is incredible all along the route.Be careful, there is very little shade and at an altitude of 2,700 metres, it is always a little chilly.

Walking Charmaix Chapel and Chemin des Essarts

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↔3.64 km ↗+231 m ↘-226 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Modane (Savoie)
An easy route passing by the Notre-Dame du Charmaix Chapel, which blends seamlessly with the rock face. Then, the Chemin des Essarts: a Discovery Trail with information boards on local flora and fauna created by pupils from the Collège de la Vanoise. And there’s also a beautiful waterfall to admire!

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