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

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. Book your accommodation online at www.refuges-vanoise.com