"Le Mont Jovet" (outward and return) from Notre Dame du Pré - 1 or 2 days

"Mont Jovet (return journey from Notre Dame du Pré)

The most courageous can climb to the summit of Mont Jovet (2558 m), 30 minutes from the refuge.

On arrival, an exceptional 360° panorama with views of Mont Blanc, the Ecrins, the Matterhorn, the Dômes de la Vanoise, the Beaufortain...

Further down, after a 30-minute walk, you'll find the Mont Jovet refuge and its restaurant. Let yourself be tempted by a delicious, well-deserved meal on the terrace. Enjoy the incredible views and soothing calm.

SINGLE ROUTE :

Start: "La Grange à Marc" (1818 m) - approx. 2 km after the Glaisy campsite, following the road.

Length: 6.3 km one way (Mont Jovet summit then Mont Jovet refuge)

Duration: 3 hrs.

D+: 881 m / D-: 360 m

Departure altitude: 1818 m

Arrival altitude: 2528 m

Difficulty: difficult

GO / RETURN

1st option (Return by the same route)

Departure point: Mont Jovet refuge

Distance : 12 km

Time : 6h00

D+ : 1030 m

D-: 1030 m

Departure altitude: 1818 m

Finish altitude: 2528 m

Difficulty: difficult6

2nd option:

If you'd like to do a loop on the way back, allow around 5 km more than on the Aller retour itinerary. You'll pass through the Combe d'Aigue chalet and the Côte chalet to "Plan Sapey". Return to the parking lot at "La Grange à Marc".