Here's a taste of the Vanoise glacier tour!
As soon as you set foot on this neatly terraced GRP® hike, your eyes are
irresistibly drawn to the endless ridges that climb up up to Pointe de Bellecôte,
on the Mont Froid. And if the weather goes your way, you might even spot the
Meije, the Aiguilles d'Arves and the Écrins majestically rising up on the horizon.
Enough daydreaming?! The bleating of the herds echoes all through the
alpine pasture.
And when you get to La Turra, who knows what you'll find in the sky? The
cliffs here are highly prized by aerial sports enthusiasts due to the very unique
updraft of warm air they produce. Birds of prey and bearded vultures also
delight in this exceptional "thermal" all year round. Impossible to say which
of these flying creatures will show up today...
And if you have the privilege of being led by a mountain guide, don't miss
your chance to fully take in the magic of the place: head over to the "moon
hole", a remarkable rocky arch, to admire the view of the Râteau d’Aussois.
- Sport
La Turra
Sport La Turra Aussois
About
Signs
Mixed marking (PNV and GR)
Map references
Map and booklet "Walks and Hikes Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for € 10 at the Tourist Office)
Topoguides references
Blue route n°32
Further informations
Stone, Ground
To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
From 15/03 to 15/10.
Accessible by ski lift in summer.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Services
- Accessible via ski lift
- Parking nearby
Contacts
Access
The hike starts at the top of the Grand Jeu chairlift.
By bus: Line S52 - Maison d'Aussois stop.
By car: park in the parking lot next to the Maison d'Aussois.
Information update on 19/04/2024 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise