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Le Tour de la Grande Casse - Stage 5: Grand Bec Refuge - Laisonnay car park

The Tour de la Grande Casse is an emblematic hike in the Vanoise, offering magnificent views and scenery !

Sport Le Tour de la Grande Casse - Stage 5: Grand Bec Refuge - Laisonnay car park Pralognan-la-Vanoise

About

Departing from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (73710)
Average length : 04h30
Duration of the itinerary : 5 Days
Total elevation gain : 696m
Vertical drop : 1520m
Distance : 14.12km
Signed walking trail
Animals not allowed

Stage 5: Refuge du Grand Bec (2405 m) - Laisonnay car park (1560 m)
Distance: 14.12 km
Ascent: +696 m
Descent: -1520 m
Total duration of the route 4h30 excluding break time

Points of interest: spruce forest, hamlet and Champagny-le-Haut nature trail.


Book accommodation online at:
www.refuges-vanoise.com

Itinerary
Total elevation gain : 696m
Vertical drop : 1520m

Signs

GR5 and GR 55 (red and white paint) and yellow signs

Map references

Carte IGN : TOP 25 3633 ET Tignes - Val d’Isère - Haute-Maurienne - Parc naturel de la Vanoise et TOP 25 3534OT Les Trois Vallées - Modane - Parc naturel de la Vanoise

Topoguides references

Topoguide FFRandonnée: GR La Vanoise - Parc national de la Vanoise

Reception

Animals not allowed
Languages spoken : French

Vanoise National Park protected area

Period of practice

Itinerary accessible outside snow periods and subject to favorable weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. We strongly advise you to book accommodation in advance (please note that opening dates vary according to hut).

Access

73710 Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Departing from : Pralognan-la-Vanoise (73710)
Latitude : 45.403963 - Longitude : 6.823668

IGN map: TOP 25
3633 ET Tignes - Val d'Isère - Haute-Maurienne - Parc naturel de la Vanoise + TOP 25 3534OT Les Trois Vallées - Modane - Parc naturel de la Vanoise
Topoguide FFRandonnée : GR La Vanoise - Parc national de la Vanoise

Access: Albertville then follow signs for Moûtiers - Haute Tarentaise.
From Moûtiers, go to Bozel then Champagny-en-Vanoise.
In Champagny-en-Vanoise, follow the road towards
to Champagny-le-Haut, pass the refuge-porte du Bois and
continue up to the end of the road, at Laisonnayd'en-Bas.

Information update on 21/08/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Pralognan-la-Vanoise