The mountain pastures of Vallon de Chavière - Stage 2 - From the Roc de la Pêche refuge to the Prioux car park
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Hard
2h30min
7.74km
Loop
+197m
-393m
Description
A lovely 2-day family itinerary through the mountain pastures among the marmots.
After a restorative night's sleep and a good breakfast, it's off for a great day of immersion in the Chavière Valley. A typical mountain atmosphere will accompany you along this pastoral route: the whistling of marmots, the clarines and bells of the dairy cows (of the Tarine and Abondance breeds, the only ones "authorised" to make Beaufort). Watch the cheese being made and taste its subtle, fruity flavour - it's a concentrate of summer scents! Retrace your steps to the Roc de la Pêche refuge, where the more curious can visit the Motte chapel, restored in 1994 and decorated with sculptures by Michel Chanoz. Continue along the wide path to the junction with the path that climbs up towards the Col du Mône. This takes you back down to the village of Les Prioux along the Sécheron path through the forest.
Pricing
Free access. Fee-paying huts. During the period when the refuge is guarded, meals are available in addition to the overnight stay. When the hut is not guarded, the price of the night is compulsory.
Langues
Route GPX track
Pralognan la Vanoise (Parking des Prioux), 73710, Pralognan-la-Vanoise
From 15/06 to 15/09.
This route is accessible outside the snow season and subject to favourable weather conditions. It is advisable to book huts in advance. Refuges manned at this time of year.