Vanoise pass and refuge hike
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
6.828907
Longitude :
45.329511
Map ref. :
Map IGN 3633ET - Tignes Val-d'Isère Map IGN 3534OT - Les Trois Vallées
Get up close and personal to the glaciers of the Vanoise, at altitudes of up to 2,500 metres. Embark on a journey along one of the National Park's most iconic routes. For the ultimate high-mountain experience, what better than passing through three refuges?
To fully appreciate this hike, you'll probably want to spend a night in one of our
a night in one of the refuges along the way. Adventure in the land
of high-altitude meadows and wide-open spaces. As you approach the Plan du Lac refuge, you enter the world of marmots, chamois and lammergeiers. In the distance, the road ahead still seems long, and the glaciers seem to approach as you walk. Framed by La Grande Casse and Pointe de la Réchasse, follow in the footsteps of seasoned mountaineers. The sometimes steep climbs contrast with the long, welcoming valley that awaits you. A string of lakes - and the passage of many hikers in summer - announce your proximity to the pass. Another world opens up on the outskirts of Lac Rond. For those accustomed to the area, the retreat of the glaciers is obvious.
Services
Rates
Free access.
Period(s) of use
From 15/06 to 01/10
Subject to favorable weatherSubject to snow conditions
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Pets not allowed

Things to discover nearby
Explore our hikes

Pedestrian sports
Crête des Gravelles
Courchevel
3.3km
Level red – hard
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
Chemin des chevreuils
Courchevel
4.1km
Level green – easy
100m
100m
Cut out of the rock face, this footpath links the villages of Le Praz and La Tania and gives you pretty views of villages on the facing mountainside.

Pedestrian sports
Rocher de Villeneuve
Courchevel
15.7km
Walkers/hikers
1300m
1300m
This quiet little peak has dazzling panoramic views of the Vanoise glaciers. We recommend that you go back down via Le Col de la Dent.










