Le Tour de la Grande Casse - Stage 1: Laisonnay-d’en-Bas car park - Col du Palet refuge
Hard
4h30min
14.1km
+1191m
-170m
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. Book your accommodation online at www.refuges-vanoise.com
Langues
Route GPX track
73710, Pralognan-la-Vanoise
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).