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  • Lac Blanc de Termignon dans le Parc National de la Vanoise
    Lac Blanc de Termignon dans le Parc National de la Vanoise Photo: A. Pernet, Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme
  • Orgère dans le Parc National de la Vanoise
    Orgère dans le Parc National de la Vanoise Photo: A. Pernet, Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme

Vanoise Massif

Our Vanoise Massif travel guide is indispensable for anyone who wants to explore this region. It offers a comprehensive overview of the most fascinating mountains, sights, excursion destinations and culinary highlights - a veritable treasure trove of travel tips! The region entices with bike tours and hikes through the mountains, breathtaking panoramic views and the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. Vanoise Massif is undoubtedly worth a visit and a unique destination for active vacationers who enjoy spectacular views and discovering new places!

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recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 59.9 km
Duration 28:00 h
Ascent 3,557 m
Descent 3,677 m

The Vanoise National Park is the first national park in France and was opened in 1963 with over 500 sq km. The national park is located in the ...

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from Erwin Ried,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Savoie
Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 106.9 km
Duration 41:00 h
Ascent 5,831 m
Descent 5,831 m

The glacier route through the Vanoise Massif is the absolute classic among hikes in the Parc National de la Vanoise. 

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.8 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 804 m
Descent 1,764 m

This route offers beautiful views of this part of the national park; pastureland, secluded lakes, plateaus, summits, ridges, and forest.

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from Stein Wanvik,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 72.1 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 2,289 m
Descent 2,281 m

Because the mountain is a wonderful playground both summer and winter, the SNOOC (a mix of skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding) invites you to come ...

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from Thierry Montel,   SNOOC
Long Distance Hiking · France
HexaTrek: The Great Crossing of France
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 3,041 km
Duration 999:00 h
Ascent 136,300 m
Descent 136,700 m

The HexaTrek is a trail of 3,034 km and 136,000 m of elevation gain connecting 14 of the most beautiful French natural parks and crossing France ...

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from HexaTrek La Grande Traversée de France,   HexaTrek : La Grande Traversée de France
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1
Distance 13.1 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 733 m
Descent 1,111 m

The first stage leads over the highest point (Col d'Aussois) of the route.

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from Erwin Ried,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 10.3 km
Duration 4:40 h
Ascent 846 m
Descent 847 m

A beautiful, technical, and challenging route—one that shouldn’t be underestimated—but the summit of Cheval Noir (2,832 m) offers a 360° panoramic ...

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from Aurélien Sanrey,   Alpes adventure
Mountain Hike · Vanoise Massif
Pointe de l'Échelle
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 15.3 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,400 m
Descent 1,400 m

Ridge climbing route on a distinctive pyramid in the south of Vanoise. Depending on conditions, it is a challenging mountain route (T5 II) or an ...

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from Claudia Kurzböck,   Outdooractive Premium
Mountain Hike · Vanoise Massif
Pointe de l'Observatoire
Premium content Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 16.1 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 1,070 m
Descent 1,070 m

This mountain hike leads past a turquoise lake over a water-rich plateau to a genuine viewpoint 3000-meter peak.

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from Claudia Kurzböck,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 217.2 km
Duration 15:20 h
Ascent 4,404 m
Descent 4,404 m

A very long loop with significant elevation gains that requires great physical preparation but retraces legendary passes, historical protagonists ...

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from Bardonecchia Ufficio del Turismo,   Bardonecchia Outdoor
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