• Sport

R2 - Col de la Lune / Dos de Crêt Voland - from Le Villard

Savoie Mont Blanc's choice

This hike will allow you to discover all the levels of the mountain between a dense coniferous forest and the open summit tundra: it's a thousand colours and a thousand summits! With the bonus of discovering a refuge like no other.

Sport R2 - Col de la Lune / Dos de Crêt Voland - from Le Villard Méribel

About

Departing from Méribel (73550)
Average length : 05h30
Total elevation gain : 888m
Vertical drop : 888m
Distance : 13.3km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

It is when you enter the forest that you will understand the interest of a hike at altitude. Take a deep breath of the undergrowth and don't hesitate to caress the green and humid mosses: it is said to be a source of energy!

And you will need it to reach the Dos de Crêt Voland. Up there, a vast tundra-like plateau awaits you. In autumn, the place is decked out in multicoloured hues.

And what a view! Don't forget your binoculars because with this visibility on prestigious summits such as the Meije or the Grande Casse, you will be fulfilled! And the new orientation table will be very useful for you as the number of peaks is incredible.

On the way back, some ruins of old alpine farms indicate that we are on a high grazing area.

A short diversions to the refuges at La Traie is necessary in this pretty alpine setting where delicious tastings await you, as well as an educational farm that will delight the youngest.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 888m
Altitude max : 2093m
Vertical drop : 888m

Further informations

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    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Languages of documentation : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    From 15/06 to 15/10.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Covered car park
    • Charging stations for electric vehicles
    • Picnic area
    • Orientation board

    Access

    Parking du Villard Méribel - Les Allues 73550 Méribel
    Departing from : Méribel (73550)
    Latitude : 45.443035 - Longitude : 6.548953

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
    Information update on 18/04/2024 by Méribel Tourisme