After a restorative night's sleep and a good breakfast, it's off for a great day of immersion in the Chavière Valley. A typical mountain atmosphere will accompany you along this pastoral route: the whistling of marmots, the clarines and bells of the dairy cows (of the Tarine and Abondance breeds, the only ones "authorised" to make Beaufort).
Watch the cheese being made and taste its subtle, fruity flavour - it's a concentrate of summer scents!
Retrace your steps to the Roc de la Pêche refuge, where the more curious can visit the Motte chapel, restored in 1994 and decorated with sculptures by Michel Chanoz.
Continue along the wide path to the junction with the path that climbs up towards the Col du Mône. This takes you back down to the village of Les Prioux along the Sécheron path through the forest.
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The mountain pastures of Vallon de Chavière - Stage 2 - From the Roc de la Pêche refuge to the Prioux car park
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 2: From the Roc de la Pêche hut to the Prioux car park/ Time: 2h/ Ascent: +161 and - 340m/ From the Roc de la Pêche hut, take the GR 55 through the mountain pastures among the marmots (green path). Continue on to the Ritord mountain pasture where Beaufort cheese is made (Beaufort can be bought and tasted). Retrace your steps to the junction that climbs to the Col du Mône, take this path and return down to the village of Les Prioux via the Séchon path and the Anciens footbridge. D+: 161m D-: 340m Walking time: 2h
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.
