Take advantage of an early-morning warm-up to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Plan du Lac plateau. You may even come across the marmots that have made their home in the high meadows. The gentle slopes quickly give you the chance to take a close look at the Vanoise glaciers. With a clear sky, you'll have the chance to peer into the distance at Dôme de Chasseforêt and Grande Casse, which seem to be watching over you. Gradually make your way into the Rocheure valley. Its torrent is sure to make a generous noise at the start of the snowmelt season. Your arrival at the refuge de la Femma heralds a contemplative evening in the intimacy of a protected natural area accessible only on foot.
- Sport
Traversée de Méan Martin en 3 jours - Stage 1 - From the Auberge de Bellecombe hut to the Femma hut
About
Signs
Departmental markings (yellow), GR markings (red and white) and Vanoise National Park markings (blue - white - red).
Topoguides references
IGN Top 25 3633 ET Tignes Val d'Isère - Haute Maurienne IGN Top 25 3634 OT Val Cenis - Charbonnel
Further informations
Stone, Grit, Ground
1/ DAY 1: Refuge l'Auberge de Bellecombe (2350m) - Refuge de la Femma (2352m) Time: 3h30 / Ascent: +275m / -240m
Prices
Free access.
Reception
You are in a protected area. Pets are not allowed in the Vanoise National Park.
You must book your overnight stay in a refuge in advance.
Stay on the trails and follow the signs, and take your garbage with you.
Pets are not allowed on this hike in the Vanoise National Park.
Period of practice
Itinerary accessible outside snow periods and subject to favorable weather conditions. Check the local weather forecast in real time up to the day of departure. Information on trail and hut access conditions is available from the tourist office and the Vanoise National Park.
- Parking nearby
Contacts
Access
Take the Bellecombe road out of Termignon towards Val-Cenis Lanslebourg: 10 km of narrow, winding road. Recommended to take the shuttle bus in summer. Easy to hitchhike for a drop-off without worrying about return logistics. Further information in the HMV mobility guide.
Getting there by bus :
Route access: Line 2 - Parking de Bellecombe stop