The Leisse torrent awaits you just after you pass the Entre Deux Eaux refuge. On the left bank, the GR®55 and the Via Alpina invite you to embark on journey through what truly feels like the "end of the world". Enter a world of waterfalls and lush green alpine pastures. Here, sheep and cows share the tender grass to produce their best milk for you. Will Bleu de Termignon and Beaufort be on your picnic menu? At your own pace, continue along the valley floor. Here, you'll find the many waterfalls that come cascading down from the Grand Casse peaks, at over 3,500 metres of altitude. The distant whistles of marmots accompany you throughout the journey. As you gaze up at the clear sky, you might catch a glimpse of the Bearded Vulture, often to be seen gracefully soaring on warm air currents. Filled with a sense of the infinite, you walk on and soon find yourself perched at 2,487 meters, ready to savour a treat at the mountain refuge. And if you feel like it, why not spend a night there? The return to the Bellecombe car park will be even more enjoyable after all the distance you've covered.
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La Leisse Refuge
Step into an unspoilt valley at the foot of the Vanoise glaciers. Try a stopover in a mountain refuge, amidst lush meadows and wild fauna. Whether by day or by night, the experience will give you a taste of the high-altitude atmosphere in total safety.
Sport La Leisse Refuge Val-Cenis
About
Signs
Vanoise National Park markers (PNV)
Map references
Map and booklet "Walks and Hikes Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for € 10 at the Tourist Office)
Topoguides references
Red route n°86
Further informations
Ground, Grit
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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
By bus: Line 4 - Bellecombe parking lot stop.
By car: from Termignon, take the D126 and park in the Bellecombe parking lot (fee payable July-August).
