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Lac des Moutons - Grand Col (outward = return)

A mineral atmosphere between the Aiguilles des Arandelières and the Saint-Esprit. The opportunity to get close to a glacier. At the Passage, a wonderful little glacier melt lake

Sport Lac des Moutons - Grand Col (outward = return) Peisey-Vallandry

About

Departing from Peisey-Vallandry (73210)
Average length : 02h00
Total elevation gain : 524m
Vertical drop : 126m
Distance : 4.1km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From the Col de la Chail (2,457 m) which is reached by descending from the arrival of the Transarc cable car (coming from Arc 1,800). Follow the path to the East, on the hillside towards the Lac des moutons (2 574 m). Find the path that is a little discreet at the beginning that goes straight up towards the Grand Col. The path follows a moraine under a chairlift. The beauty of the pioneer flora makes up for this disadvantage. At the pass (2,935 m): a hut attached to the mountain by cables. Very nice view of a glacial lake on Villaroger. This once popular pass is now impassable since the glacier melted and a landslide occurred. Climb east for 200m to see the glacier up close. Beware of unstable moraine and rock falls!
Return by the same path.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 524m
Altitude max : 2938m
Vertical drop : 126m
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    From the Col de la Chail (2,457 m) which is reached by descending from the arrival of the Transarc cable car (coming from Arc 1,800). Follow the path to the East, on the hillside towards the Lac des moutons (2 574 m). Find the path that is a little discreet at the beginning that goes straight up towards the Grand Col. The path follows a moraine under a chairlift. The beauty of the pioneer flora makes up for this disadvantage. At the pass (2,935 m): a hut attached to the mountain by cables. Very nice view of a glacial lake on Villaroger. This once popular pass is now impassable since the glacier melted and a landslide occurred. Climb east for 200m to see the glacier up close. Beware of unstable moraine and rock falls!
    Return by the same path.

    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    From 01/01 to 31/12.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Accessible via ski lift

    Access

    Le Chalet 73210 Peisey-Vallandry
    Departing from : Peisey-Vallandry (73210)
    Latitude : 45.550443 - Longitude : 6.811714

    The start is after the Transarc, follow the yellow signs towards the Lac des Moutons

    Information update on 11/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Peisey Vallandry