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Take to the heights effortlessly for a taste of extraordinary variety Forest,
alpine pastures, valley of geological wonders and views of prestigious
peaks… Myriad landscapes await you for an easy introduction to hiking.
alpine pastures, valley of geological wonders and views of prestigious
peaks… Myriad landscapes await you for an easy introduction to hiking.
easy
Distance 5 km
0:55 h
200 m
200 m
2,317 m
2,153 m
As the fascinating blue waters of the Plan d'Amont lake (upstream of the
dam) wink at you, Râteau d'Aussois and Pointe de l'Échelle watch over you,
unphased, lost in contemplation.
Why stop now when things are going so well? Keep going till you get to the
Fournache torrent and listen carefully... Can you hear that whistle, echoing
through the valley? That's Lady Marmot, announcing your arrival to the rest
of her crew.
Adventure is calling you and you feel like spending a night at La Fournache
refuge.
Or maybe at the Plan Sec refuge. It could be a good idea to start with a
meal there, so as to scout out the place. Just imagine waking up amid those
remote alpine pastures and imposing rocky mountains!
But, for now, you can just settle down on the soft grassy slopes and take your
time lazing in the sunshine, as you're returning via the chairlifts.
dam) wink at you, Râteau d'Aussois and Pointe de l'Échelle watch over you,
unphased, lost in contemplation.
Why stop now when things are going so well? Keep going till you get to the
Fournache torrent and listen carefully... Can you hear that whistle, echoing
through the valley? That's Lady Marmot, announcing your arrival to the rest
of her crew.
Adventure is calling you and you feel like spending a night at La Fournache
refuge.
Or maybe at the Plan Sec refuge. It could be a good idea to start with a
meal there, so as to scout out the place. Just imagine waking up amid those
remote alpine pastures and imposing rocky mountains!
But, for now, you can just settle down on the soft grassy slopes and take your
time lazing in the sunshine, as you're returning via the chairlifts.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
2,317 m
Lowest point
2,153 m
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Restaurant d'altitude Peyra LevrousaTips and suggestions
1/ How is trail running time calculated? Trail times are calculated on the basis of reference paces for a regular runner who practices running on average 1 or 2 times a week. 600m/h ascent 900m/h ascent on descent 9km/h on the flat2/ Using GPX tracks As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.
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To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.
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Restaurant d'altitude Peyra LevrousaChalet Le Montana
Chalet du Papote
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Alpine Chalet-Hotel Le Montana
Aussois
Refuge de Plan Sec
Coordinates
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45.248740, 6.734958
DMS
45°14'55.5"N 6°44'05.8"E
UTM
32T 322254 5013078
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
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
5 km
Duration
0:55 h
Ascent
200 m
Descent
200 m
Highest point
2,317 m
Lowest point
2,153 m
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