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Valgrisenche walks
Lac du Vuert
A two part hike. First up the Doire de Valgrisenche, a steady slope offering a leafy, green landscape. From the refuge, the landscape becomes essentially mineral and the slope steeper all the way to Vuert's small perched lake. Stunning high mountain surroundings.
Saint-Grat Lake and Refuge Adami
Nestled at the foot of Tête du Ruitor and its glaciers, within a beautiful setting, Saint-Grat Lake is the highlight of any hike in its own right. Through the final twists and turns before the lake, the slope is smooth and the route straightforward. The next climb much steeper, leading to Refuge Adami gives you a stunning view point.
Refuge de l'Epée - Bruil
Fourth stage between Valgisenche and Val de Rheme.
Bruil - Eaux Rousses
Another valley trek, the aim of today is Valsavarenche.
The Bellacomba Lakes
Certainly one of the most beautiful hikes in Haute-Tarentaise! A long but very beautiful route passing through the still wild valley of the Louïe Blanche, a short detour into Italy to the magnificent Bellacomba Lakes and the return via the Col du Tachuy and Lac du Petit, all dominated by the Pointes des Assaly with a breathtaking view of the Ruitor, Mont Pourri and the Aosta Valley side of the Mont Blanc massif.
Le Lac du Retour
Une très belle randonnée dans le vallon sauvage de la Louïe Blanche, avec comme objectif le Lac du Retour, miroir du Mont Pourri.
Planaval - Rifugio chalet de l'Epée
A Trek through Valgrisenche with a view over the large village dam.
Lac du Clou and Col de l'Aiguille
A magnificent circular if you don't have fog like we did.
Deffeyes Shelter - Planaval
A long and difficult stage due to the ascension of 2 passes.
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.
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.
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.
Eaux Rousses - Refuge Vittorio Sella
From Valsavaranche to Val de Cogne in the middle of a herd of chamois.
La Joux - Deffeyes Shelter
A trek across the Gran Paradiso passing through the 5 surrounding valleys.
Trek across the Gran Paradiso
It may not be true paradise but it certainly is heavenly. An exceptional group trek carried out in July 2011 which allows you to explore the Val D'aoste valleys ending with a balcony trail to Gran Paradiso summit.
Tour of Cima della Roley in the Aosta Valley
A truly magnificent mountain route. Ascent, crossing the Col du Grand Small Pass, then descent. A fairly classic circuit where you are likely to see animals such as chamois and marmots. This circuit can be done in either direction, but the direction indicated allows you to enjoy impressive views on arrival at the Col du Grand Small Pass.
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.
Ruitor Waterfall
Between the coolness of the streams and panoramic views, this hike is punctuated by footbridges and lookout points. All of this allows you to get up close to the power of the water and admire the magnificent Alpine panoramas.
Waterfalls and Gouille de Salin from Tignes le Lac
Hike suitable for families (but with a significant elevation gain), starting from Tignes Lavachet, to see the magnificent Salin Waterfalls with a detour via the Gouille de Salin. There are a few wooden footbridges and several places where walking shoes are required.
Tignes le Lac Discovery Trail and Botanical Trail
Family hike starting from Tignes le Lac. On the recommendation of the tourist office, we started with the Sentier Découverte to avoid a steep and rocky section on the descent. However, it may also be advantageous to do this hike in the opposite direction to the one described here to avoid crossing the pass at the end.
Loop at the bottom of the Aiguille Percée via the Condus and Parafour climbs
This is a fairly challenging circular hike around the Aiguille Percée, but it offers breathtaking views.As the climb up Les Condus is tough (facing the slope for the entire first part of the hike), we chose to take two cross-country trails that climb more gently to make the hike more suitable for children.It is also possible to do it in reverse, climbing up via Parafour (the trail winds) and descending via Les Condus.The use of the app is strongly recommended.
Chardonnet Lakes going up via Parafour
Family hike in the hills above Tignes Le Lac, suitable for young hikers who already have 1 or 2 years of hiking experience. It allows you to discover the Lacs du Chardonnet on a loop rather than by ski lift as indicated by the tourist office.
The Visorando app is recommended for the unmarked sections
The Aiguille Percée from Tignes-le Lac
A lovely hike starting from Tignes-le Lac. Significant elevation gain, with a continuous climb to Aiguille Percée.
From the top, there is a beautiful view of the surrounding peaks. Mont Blanc can be seen if the sky is clear!
The Bottomless Lake
A magnificent hike starting from the Hospice du Petit Saint-Bernard to reach a high-altitude lake at the foot of the Lancebranlette summit.
Lancebranlette with return via Lac sans Fond
Hike starting from the Col du Petit Saint-Bernard, with a low elevation gain of 800 metres, beginning in the mountain pastures, then a well-marked section on schist before the last 250 metres on the grassy western slope, which is never exposed.
High point: regular sightings of male ibex on a ridge.
The detour via Lac sans Fond allows you to make a loop.
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