This final day still has plenty of surprises in store.... A mineral trail to the Col de Chanrouge, the Lac du Pêtre and the ascent to the Petit Mont Blanc, which is only small in name!
The Petit Mont Blanc is classified as a "State Biological Reserve" because of the variety of plant habitats that can be found along its many access paths.From the summit, you can admire Pralognan below, the Vanoise glaciers and the highest peaks in Savoie and Haute Savoie: Grande Casse (3,855 m) and Mont Blanc (4,807 m).A 360° orientation table awaits you at the summit to help you appreciate the geography of the Alps!
Descend via the Col du Mône, through alpine meadows and forests, to the pretty village of Les Prioux, where two typical mountain restaurants with south-facing terraces await you!
The end of the journey is just around the corner, with just a 10-minute walk to the start car park.
- Sport
The 3 Passes - Stage 3 - From the Saut refuge to the Pont de la Pêche car park
Set off for 3 days around the Pointe des Corneillers. Each stage is magnificent, with beautiful lakes and sublime views of the glaciers.
About
Signs
Yellow signs
Difficult passages
The summit of Petit Mont Blanc is in friable rock (gypsum)
Map references
TOP 25 IGN 3534OT Les 3 Vallées
Topoguides references
Downloadable from:https://www.pralognan.com/
Further informations
Stone, Ground
DAY 3: D+: 400m / D-: 750m / Walking time: 6h / From the refuge, take the path to the Col de Chanrouge, then descend to Lac du Pêtre.
Then climb up to the Col du Mône and the summit of Petit Mont Blanc, where you can admire the magnificent view of the Vanoise glaciers and Mont Blanc / Return to the Col du Mône, then follow the Sécheron path back down to the pretty village of Les Prioux / The car park where you are parked is a 5-minute walk from the village, following the road on the right
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
Drinking water points at the Ritord mountain pasture and in the refuges.
Recommended equipment: poles, good walking shoes and warm clothing...
Rules in the heart of the Vanoise National Park :
- Do not bring dogs, even on a lead
- Do not pick or collect flowers, fruit, insects or minerals
- Take away all your rubbish
- Do not disturb the tranquillity of the area or the wildlife by noise, shouting or sound equipment
- Do not camp or bivouac EXCEPT near certain refuges
- Do not light fires
- Stay on the paths and avoid cutting the paths when descending
- Do not practice paragliding or other aerial sports
- Do not mountain bike
- Do not use motorised vehicles
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
- Motorhomes allowed
- Restaurant
- Picnic area
- Public WC
- Barbecue
- Car park
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 Pont de la Pêche car park.
There is a free shuttle bus from the village centre to the car park in July and August.
