Palet Pass (Col du Palet)

Explore the Vanoise National Park and take in the beauty of the unique landscape. Follow this route through La Glière, the Chalet du Plan du Sel and the Col de la Croix des Frêtes, while skirting the Vanoise glaciers.

Departure : Champagny Le Haut, parking Le Laisonnay d'en bas Arrival : idem Duration : 4h one way. Count 7 hours of walking in total. Itinerary to the Glière refuge: green level (moderate - from 5 years old). Itinerary to the Col du Palet: red level (difficult). Col du Palet refuge at 10mn : sleeping, meals, drinks - tel : 04 79 07 91 47 Caution, dogs are not allowed! To be noted: The glaciological trail To enable you to observe the glaciers, the itinerary between the Laisonnay and the Chalet du Grand Plan has been equipped with eight numbered markers along the path. Full explanations are given in a booklet entitled "Discovering the glaciers of Champagny en Vanoise", a real discovery tool, sold at the Tourist Office.