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Cormet d'Arêches and Crêt du Boeuf with night at the Econdu refuge - Family hike

A lovely route with a night in a refuge to enjoy with your family!

Sport Cormet d'Arêches and Crêt du Boeuf with night at the Econdu refuge - Family hike Aime-la-Plagne

About

Departing from Aime-la-Plagne (73210)
Duration of the itinerary : 2 Days
Total elevation gain : 567m
Vertical drop : 563m
Distance : 9.15km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Discover the high-mountain pastures and the pretty Lac des Fées, ideal for a picnic break. Admire the beautiful view from the Crêt du Boeuf

Loop
Total elevation gain : 567m
Altitude max : 2384m
Vertical drop : 563m

Further informations

Stone, Grit

The La Plagne Vallée tourist office has a few suggestions of ideas for routes of varying difficulty with overnight stays in a refuge. You take these routes under your own responsibility. Don't hesitate to ask for a guide to ensure you are guided in complete safety.

At the end of your day, enjoy a comforting halt at Coire refuge. Possibility of climbing up to the Croix du Berger from the Cormet d'Arêches, with a breathtaking view of Laval valley, the Lac St Guérin and the surrounding mountain peaks!

DAY 1:
Take the road to Granier and Plan Pichu and go up to the refuge car park.
0/ Set off from La Coire refuge.
1/ Head towards Cormet d'Arêches.
2/ Continue on the forest road and follow the Lac des Fées taking the path down to the left. Take a short break at the pretty Lac des Fées.
3/ Then continue on to Econdu refuge where you will spend your first night.

DAY 2:
4/ The next day, take the mountain road behind the refuge, which ends after several bends. Keep going and climb towards the Col de Charvetant.
5/ When you get to the ridge, turn left to reach the Crêt du Bœuf. Enjoy the magnificent panorama 2384m above sea level.
6/ Go back down to Cormet d'Arêches following the ridge and then LE Dard stream.
7/ Return to La Coire refuge

Reception

Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French

Period of practice

From 01/06 to 30/09.
Supervised refuge
Booking obligatory.

Services
  • Pets welcome

Access

Départ Refuge de la Coire Granier 73210 Aime-la-Plagne
Departing from : Aime-la-Plagne (73210)
Latitude : 45.618113 - Longitude : 6.60824
Moving across the city : Granier (73210), Aime-la-Plagne (73210)

More informations

Information update on 01/07/2022 by Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne