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The Alpage de Ritort and Péclet-Polset refuge
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
6.695953
Longitude :
45.340744
Map ref. :
TOP 25 IGN - 3534 OT - Les Trois Vallées
It's not unusual to come across the numerous tarines on the Ritort mountain pasture, where Beaufort cheese is made, before taking the wide, easy path to the Peclet-Polset refuge. It's a paradise for soft mobility...and marmots!
If you're looking for easy access to the high mountains, you've come to the right place!
Between the whistling of the marmots and the distinctive sound of the tarines' bells, you'll be accompanied all along your journey by a soundscape that fades as you gain height, giving way to the soothing silence of altitude.
The valley in which you're standing, an ancient salt route, is renowned for the production of Beaufort cheese in mountain pastures.
It's an easy route to the Peclet-Polset refuge, a welcome stopover (a tarte on the terrace is a must!) before setting down your bag on the shores of Lac Blanc, just a few steps away.
The silence is broken only by the cries of the bearded vulture or the tichodrome échelette above you. The Vanoise glaciers can be seen in the distance.
On the way back, take a break at the La Bergerie restaurant to continue the experience with a wood-fired raclette, a uniquely tasty specialty that's well deserved!
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Period(s) of use
From 15/06 to 31/10
Subject to favorable weatherSubject to snow conditions
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Things to discover nearby
Explore our hikes

Pedestrian sports
Boucle du rocher de la Loze
Courchevel
7.3km
Walkers/hikers
430m
430m
The Rocher de la Loze is an amazing viewpoint, so take the time to admire the Vanoise glaciers and Mont Blanc.

Pedestrian sports
Boucle de Mateigena
Courchevel
2.4km
Walkers/hikers
130m
130m
This shortish and rather steep path winds through the forest, taking you to a pretty clearing and some ponds.

Pedestrian sports
F - Sentier panoramique du col de la Loze (hiver)
Courchevel
2.5km
Quite hard
120m
120m
Taking you up to the Col de la Loze (2,305 metres), nothing beats this mountainside trail overlooking the valley for taking in the views of the surrounding mountain peaks and ranges.


















