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Vuardes and Vormy mountain pastures - Hike

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Secure route that allows to take the height to overlook the hamlet of Romme.

Sport Vuardes and Vormy mountain pastures - Hike Nancy-sur-Cluses

About

Departing from Nancy-sur-Cluses (74300)
Average length : 05h15
Total elevation gain : 910m
Vertical drop : 910m
Distance : 18km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From Romme to Lays: 60 minutes
Follow the D119 for 150 meters towards Le Reposoir, passing in front of the pool. At the Romme trail sign, next to a cross, take the small road on the left which goes up towards Les Creux de Sable at 0:15.
At Creux de Sable, take the 4x4 track on the left towards Chalet des Vuardes via Les Lays. This wide track crosses the ski slopes before climbing regularly in the forest. Follow it and enjoy the view of the hamlet and the valley.

From Lays to Chalet des Vuardes: 15 minutes
After a few switchbacks, you will pass the Lays, 15 minutes before the Chalet des Vuardes, staying on the same track.

From Chalet des Vuardes to Romme: 35 minutes
At Chalet des Vuardes, take the path on your right, under the chalet, in the direction of Romme direct by the Grand Tour ski slope (raid trail). The descent is gentle to the top of the ski lift. When you get to the ski lift, continue straight on the same path. After a wide bend on the left, the path goes straight down to find the track from the start of the loop.


To do more from the Chalet des Vuardes:

- Chalets de Vormy: 1h15 to go
- Col de Gueule à Vent: 1h35 one way
- Chalets de Chérente: 1h50 to go
- Pointe d´Areu (route not marked): 3h25 one way

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 910m
Altitude max : 2000m
Vertical drop : 910m

Signs

Trail marked with directional posts (PDIPR)

Map references

TOP 25 IGN 3430 ET

Further informations

Ground

Prices

Free access. Topo rando on sale at the Tourist Office.

Reception

Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French

Keep your dog on a leash, he can scare off herds and wild animals.

Period of practice

From 01/04 to 15/11.

Subject to favorable weather.

Services
  • Pets welcome
  • Restaurant
Equipments
  • Picnic area
  • Public WC

Access

3 Chemin des Couvagnes Hameau de Romme Parking près de l'abris de bus 74300 Nancy-sur-Cluses
Departing from : Nancy-sur-Cluses (74300)
Latitude : 46.029498 - Longitude : 6.572747

From Cluses, take the D119, direction Nancy-sur-Cluses. Go through Nancy, and continue on the D119, to Romme station. Cross the hamlet of Romme and park at its exit in a car park with a bus shelter and a pool.

More informations

Information update on 01/02/2024 by Cluses Arve & montagnes Tourisme