Tour of the Aiguille de la Vanoise - Stage 2 - Col de la Vanoise refuge - Fontanettes car park
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Hard
2h30min
6.92km
+2m
-861m
Description
A beautiful 2-day itinerary between glaciers and mountain lakes. Imagine jumping from rock to rock to cross Lac des Vaches in the majestic setting of the most beautiful peaks in the Vanoise.
The second day is a magnificent descent through the glacial moraine. You'll skirt around the Aiguille de la Vanoise while skirting Lac Long at the foot of the Grands Couloirs... You may be lucky enough to spot ibex, chamois or marmots. Then comes the crossing of Lac des Vaches... Imagine jumping from rock to rock, walking on water, in the majestic setting of the most beautiful peaks in the Vanoise. The trail continues through the mountain pastures as far as the Barmettes refuge, then you can follow a path through the forest along the Couloir de l'Eau trail as far as the Fontanettes car park.
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 Fontanettes), 73710, Pralognan-la-Vanoise
From 01/06 to 21/09.
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.