Le Tour de la Grande Casse - Stage 2 : Palet pass refuge - Leisse refuge

Hard
120h
15.15km
+727m
-814m
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Description

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

Stage 2: Col du Palet refuge (2587 m) - Leisse refuge (2487 ​​m)
Distance: 15.15 km
Ascent: +727 m
Descent: -814 m
Total duration of the route 5h10 excluding break time

Points of interest: chamois on the right bank of the Leisse torrent, ptarmigan, high-altitude flowers, mineral landscape (cargneules, gypsum).

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

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).