To fully appreciate this hike, you'll probably want to spend a night in one of our
a night in one of the refuges along the way. Adventure in the land
of high-altitude meadows and wide-open spaces. As you approach the Plan du Lac refuge, you enter the world of marmots, chamois and lammergeiers. In the distance, the road ahead still seems long, and the glaciers seem to approach as you walk. Framed by La Grande Casse and Pointe de la Réchasse, follow in the footsteps of seasoned mountaineers. The sometimes steep climbs contrast with the long, welcoming valley that awaits you. A string of lakes - and the passage of many hikers in summer - announce your proximity to the pass. Another world opens up on the outskirts of Lac Rond. For those accustomed to the area, the retreat of the glaciers is obvious.
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Col de la Vanoise and its Refuge
Sport Col de la Vanoise and its Refuge Val-Cenis
About
Signs
Parc National de la Vanoise (PNV) markers
Map references
Map and booklet "Walks and Hikes Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for € 10 at the Tourist Office)
Topoguides references
Black route n°100
To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
From 01/07 to 01/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Equipments
- Parking
Contacts
Access
Park in the Bellecombe car park (paying july-august).
In summer, you can take the Val Cenis Termignon - Entre-Deux-Eaux line: Parking de Bellecombe stop.
Information update on 19/04/2024 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise