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Tour of Méan Martin in 4 days - Stage 1 - From La Bâtisse gîte to Vallonbrun refuge
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
7.014131
Longitude :
45.333066
Map ref. :
IGN Top 25 3633 ET Tignes Val d'Isère - Haute Maurienne IGN Top 25 3634 OT Val Cenis - Charbonnel
Do you dream of escaping to the great outdoors? Take a walk through the heart of the Vanoise National Park and get close to the glaciers. This escape will delight hikers in good physical condition who are already accustomed to roaming the mountains.
Enjoy a gentle warm-up on the Chemin du Petit Bonheur to the charming hamlet of Le Collet. Then set off on a slope that will scare you more than it hurts. Rock-cut steps, torrent crossings and lush green meadows are on the menu for this first day. Gradually gain altitude, and as you wind your way up the slope, you'll catch a glimpse of the Charbonnel, Râteau d'Aussois and Dent Parrachée, all facing each other. With a clear sky, you'll have the chance to gaze at these three emblematic peaks of Haute Maurienne Vanoise. It's enough to push you all the way to the Oratoire St-Antoine! The clarines that regularly enliven the mountain pastures announce your arrival at the Vallonbrun refuge. Who knows if you'll meet the marmots who call this place home?
Services
Period(s) of use
From 15/06 to 15/09
Subject to favorable weatherSubject to snow conditions
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Pets not allowed
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Things to discover nearby
Explore our hikes

Pedestrian sports
Crête des Gravelles
Courchevel
3.3km
Walkers/hikers
270m
270m
Walk to the top of a small summit – a really lovely spot for a picnic (and others) on the shores of the Plan du Vah lake.

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
Col de Mey
Courchevel
20.3km
Walkers/hikers
1270m
1270m
For the more experienced, a via cordata (rocky path with metal cables) allows you to continue to the Col de Mey mountain pass. Not a good idea if you suffer from vertigo!















