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Embark on an adventure in the Vanoise National Park... Marmots accompany
you on the lush high-altitude meadows as sparkling streams joyfully
bubble their way down the mountain. With your family or on your own,
this hike's a relaxing first step towards Fond d'Aussois.
you on the lush high-altitude meadows as sparkling streams joyfully
bubble their way down the mountain. With your family or on your own,
this hike's a relaxing first step towards Fond d'Aussois.
easy
Distance 2.2 km
1:45 h
190 m
190 m
2,205 m
2,024 m
To fully enjoy the tranquility and secure a parking spot, we recommend doing
this sunny hike in the spring or autumn.
In the summer, it's best to set off with the first breezes so you can hear the
morning calls of the marmots. Bounding along to nibble on their breakfast
amidst rhododendrons and tall grasses, they'll gladly accompany you, so
long as you stay quiet.
After pausing to watch them, you pick up the pace and as the path gets
slightly steeper, you sometimes feel the pebbles rolling under your feet.
The few mountain bikers you pass smile at you and seem to say: "just a bit
further and you'll get what you deserve: a stunning view of the lakes and
Dent Parraché, queen of the realm".
When you get to the bridge, you promise yourself that, on your next trip,
you'll go even further.
In the meantime, you can choose to either head back the way you came or
cross the Saint-Benoît torrent to return via the Fournache refuge. Isn't there
a waterfall of the same name a little lower down? Here's a hint: see you
under the Avrieux sun...
this sunny hike in the spring or autumn.
In the summer, it's best to set off with the first breezes so you can hear the
morning calls of the marmots. Bounding along to nibble on their breakfast
amidst rhododendrons and tall grasses, they'll gladly accompany you, so
long as you stay quiet.
After pausing to watch them, you pick up the pace and as the path gets
slightly steeper, you sometimes feel the pebbles rolling under your feet.
The few mountain bikers you pass smile at you and seem to say: "just a bit
further and you'll get what you deserve: a stunning view of the lakes and
Dent Parraché, queen of the realm".
When you get to the bridge, you promise yourself that, on your next trip,
you'll go even further.
In the meantime, you can choose to either head back the way you came or
cross the Saint-Benoît torrent to return via the Fournache refuge. Isn't there
a waterfall of the same name a little lower down? Here's a hint: see you
under the Avrieux sun...
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
2,205 m
Lowest point
2,024 m
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Plan d'Aval lakePlayground ski Marmot'Park
Lookout area of Plan d'Aval
Aussois
Dams of Plan d'Amont and Plan d'Aval
Refuge de Plan Sec
Refuge de Plan Sec
Fishing in lakes and rivers
Lac de Plan d'Amont Savoie - Alpes Vanoise in Aussois
Vanoise National Park
Coordinates
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45.253190, 6.725260
DMS
45°15'11.5"N 6°43'30.9"E
UTM
32T 321507 5013594
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Book recommendation by the author
Map and booklet "Haute Maurienne Vanoise. 120 walks and hikes - 36 trail routes. For all levels" (sold for €12 in Tourist Offices)
Author’s map recommendations
Map IGN 3534OT - Les Trois Vallées
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Parts of this content were machine translated from French.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
2.2 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
190 m
Descent
190 m
Highest point
2,205 m
Lowest point
2,024 m
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