Take the whole family to explore the mountain pastures:
Park at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park, in the hamlet of Les Prioux, nestling in the heart of the Chavière valley.
Take the opportunity to visit this pretty dry-stone village, drink a coffee on one of the terraces of the two restaurants and read the explanatory panels on how Beaufort cheese is made.
Off you go!
Take the path on the other side of the road and start to climb up into the cirque des Nants (a stream in local dialect). The shrubs will gradually give way to meadows.
At the Chalet des Nants, take the path on the right that leads to the Lac des Tétards (Chalet Clou lake), an ideal spot for a picnic facing the Petit Mont-Blanc, with your feet in the water!
After this well-deserved break, continue on to the Halles de Montaimont, a testimony to ancestral farming practices. Before the advent of electric farms, the Halles de Montaimont were used for milking cattle, sheltered from the elements. With a little discretion, admire the marmots that live here...
The Roc de la Pêche refuge is in sight. Christophe and Géraldine will welcome you in comfort for a memorable evening in the heart of the mountains.
- Sport
Les alpages du Vallon de Chavière - Stage 1 - Aparcamiento Prioux - Refugio Roche de la Pêche
A lovely 2-day family itinerary through the mountain pastures among the marmots.
About
Signs
Yellow signs
Map references
Topo 25 IGN3534 OT Les 3 Vallées
Topoguides references
Downloadable from:https://www.pralognan.com/
Further informations
Stone, Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
DAY 1 : From the Prioux paking to the Roc de la Peche hut
Duration : 3h
Ascent : + 492m
Descent : - 292m
From the pretty village of Les Prioux, cross the road and follow the path towards the Chalet des Nants (red path). At the chalet, follow the path on the right towards Lac des Têtards, then the Plan des Bôs mountain pasture and descend towards Halles de Montaimont. Cross the footbridge below and climb back up to the Roc de la Pêche refuge.
Prices
Free access. Fee-paying huts. During the period when the refuge is guarded, meals are available in addition to the overnight stay. When the hut is not guarded, the price of the night is compulsory.
Reception
Public toilet and water points at the start of the hike in the Prioux car park.
Water points at the refuge du Roc de la Pêche and at the alpage de Ritord.
Sticks, hiking boots and warm clothing recommended.
Pastoralism and behaviour :
The presence of flocks is fundamental. They help to maintain the pastures and keep the mountains alive.
- Use the paths
- Walk along the meadows, respecting the fences
- Collect your waste
- Collect waste from your animals
- Picnic at the edge of the meadow or on a rock
These herds are guarded by guard dogs. If you come across one, keep calm, go around the herd.
Period of practice
From 15/06 to 15/09.
This route is accessible outside the snow season and subject to favourable weather conditions. It is advisable to book huts in advance. Refuges manned at this time of year.
- Coach access
- Accommodation
- Restaurant
- Parking nearby
- Public WC
- Picnic area
- Barbecue
Contacts
Access
From Albertville, take the RN90 to Moûtiers, then follow signs for Bozel, then Pralognan-la-Vanoise. From the village, take the road towards the Chavière valley as far as the Prioux car park.
There is a free shuttle bus from the village centre to the car park in July and August.
It departs from the village centre or from the end of the plateau, approximately every hour. It takes around 15 minutes to get there.
