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.
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