Le Tour de la Grande Casse - Stage 1: Laisonnay-d’en-Bas car park - Col du Palet refuge

Hiking
Hard
120h
14.1km
+1191m
-170m
Le Tour de la Grande Casse - Stage 1: Laisonnay-d’en-Bas car park - Col du Palet refuge image1

Description

The Tour de la Grande Casse is an emblematic hike in the Vanoise, offering magnificent views and scenery !

Stage 1: Laisonnay-d’en-Bas car park (1560 m) - Col du Palet refuge (2587 m)
Distance: 14.12 km
Ascent: +1191 m
Descent: -170 m
Total duration of the route 5h30 excluding break time

Points of interest: the largest alder grove in France between the summits of Grand Bec and Epena, golden eagle, baroque church of St Sigismond (Champagny), hamlet of Champagny-le-Haut, pastoral life in La Plagne (production of alpine Beaufort cheese), panorama.

Marking

GR5 and GR 55 (red and white paint) and yellow signs

Map references

Carte IGN : TOP 25 3633 ET Tignes - Val d’Isère - Haute-Maurienne - Parc naturel de la Vanoise et TOP 25 3534OT Les Trois Vallées - Modane - Parc naturel de la Vanoise

Amenities

Itinerary

Guided steps

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Address
73710, Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Opening
Itinerary accessible outside snow periods and subject to favorable weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. We strongly advise you to book accommodation in advance (please note that opening dates vary according to hut).

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Address
73710, Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Opening
Itinerary accessible outside snow periods and subject to favorable weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. We strongly advise you to book accommodation in advance (please note that opening dates vary according to hut).

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