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2-day tour of Lac du Mont-Cenis - Stage 1 - From the Col du Mont-Cenis to the Petit Mont-Cenis refuge

Treat yourself to a trip around Lake Mont Cenis. Take the time for a total immersion between passes and balconies. Fabulous viewpoints await you! Your 2nd stage will be spiced up by a tricky passage (handrail with no technical difficulty).

Sport 2-day tour of Lac du Mont-Cenis - Stage 1 - From the Col du Mont-Cenis to the Petit Mont-Cenis refuge Val-Cenis

About

Departing from Val-Cenis (73480)
Average length : 06h30
Total elevation gain : 530m
Vertical drop : 500m
Distance : 20km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Take the 2000 trail, which seems to lead you to infinity. The time machine takes you back to the past of Italian soldiers. Get a front-row seat on this balcony with its breathtaking views. Play image hunter and take time to immerse yourself in the history of an emblematic place. In the background, the Roche d'Etache dominates the horizon. This is the perfect backdrop to retrace the military past of the Col du Mont-Cenis. Let yourself be tempted by several panoramic breaks, made easier by the gentle relief. Get a little more height with the only difficulty of the day and take your place! At an altitude of almost 2300m, this circular fort is an infallible observation post! It's been quiet for over half a century, but you can still feel the weight of history. As far as the eye can see, the ridges cut into the sky and are reflected in the turquoise lake. Hypnotized by the water's reflections, don't hesitate to leave the enchantment behind and gradually plunge into a more alpine atmosphere. When you arrive at the Petit Mont Cenis refuge, what's that unusual wooden door opening onto the Petit Mont Cenis pass? A must for a souvenir photo of your journey.

Itinerary
Total elevation gain : 530m
Altitude max : 2333m
Vertical drop : 500m

Signs

Departmental markings (yellow) and GR markings (red and white)

Topoguides references

IGN Top 25 3634 OT Val Cenis - Charbonnel

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Grit

DAY 1: Col du Mont-Cenis (2081 m) - Refuge du Petit Mont-Cenis (2110 m). Duration: 6h30/ Ascent: + 530 m / - 500m

Prices

Free access.

Reception

Animals allowed
Not adapted to strollers

You must book your overnight stay in a refuge in advance.
Stay on the trails, following the signs, and take your garbage with you.

Animals must be kept on a leash throughout this itinerary for your safety and that of the herds.

Period of practice

Itinerary accessible outside snow periods and subject to favorable weather conditions. Check the local weather forecast in real time up to the day of your departure. Information on access conditions to trails and refuges is available from the tourist office.

Services
  • Pets welcome
Equipments
  • Parking nearby
  • Free car park
  • Car park

Access

RD 1006 - Col du Mont-Cenis Lanslebourg Mont-Cenis 73500 Val-Cenis
Departing from : Val-Cenis (73480)
Latitude : 45.25957 - Longitude : 6.900555

In front of the Val Cenis Lanslebourg tourist office, take the D1006 to the Col du Mont Cenis. Limited parking at the pass. Possibility of parking for several nights.

Information update on 24/10/2024 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise