• Short break getaway in Vanoise - Mini-trek around Bessans
  • Short break getaway in Vanoise - Mini-trek around Bessans
  • Short break getaway in Vanoise - Mini-trek around Bessans
  • Short break getaway in Vanoise - Mini-trek around Bessans
  • Short break getaway in Vanoise - Mini-trek around Bessans
Vanoise Massif / Bessans

Short break getaway in Vanoise - Mini-trek around Bessans

Réf : RHNHCC

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Vanoise Massif / Bessans
  • Age
    Up to a 90imum of years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    22.34 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Embark on an immersive mini-hike in the heart of the Vanoise , one of the wildest and most pristine mountain ranges in the Alps . This 3-day trek invites you to explore hidden valleys starting from Bessans , far from the hustle and bustle of busy trails, for a truly timeless alpine escape .

From the very first stages, the route gradually ascends through peaceful alpine pastures, secluded trails, and rugged, rocky terrain . You'll hike through a spectacular high-altitude environment, crossing panoramic mountain passes and discovering magnificent high-altitude lakes with crystal-clear waters . Each ridge crossing reveals superb viewpoints overlooking the iconic peaks of the Vanoise massif , offering a complete immersion in the high mountains.

Nights spent in mountain huts punctuate this adventure and enhance the experience of trekking, in a warm and authentic atmosphere. As the days go by, the hike becomes a true sensory journey where silence, light, and the vastness of the landscapes accompany every step.

This mini-trek in Vanoise is aimed at mountain trekking enthusiasts, seeking disconnection, authenticity and wide open spaces , to experience an intense alpine adventure in a short format.

The highlights

  • Two nights in a mountain refuge in the heart of the Vanoise
  • Exceptional routes in Haute Maurienne
  • A wild and unspoiled territory
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Advance

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.

The expert's opinion

In very good physical condition

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 7h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 836 m
  • Average daily descent: 1051 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor
You are supervised by state-certified mid-mountain guides.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
  • map

    Arrival at the holiday village and departure for the mini-trek

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 7h
    • Positive elevation gain 1043 m
    • Negative elevation 730 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Arrived at the holiday village in the morning before the outing.


    Departure by bus to the hamlet of L'Orgère , the starting point of this hike. You gradually ascend the valley towards Lac de la Partie , in an alpine setting punctuated by meadows and rocky areas. The trail then climbs steeply towards the Col de Chavière (2796m) , a high-altitude pass offering unobstructed views of the surrounding peaks.

    Depending on the conditions and your fitness, you can opt for a variant via Lac Blanc and Col du Soufre (2816m) , adding a wilder and more mineral detour to this first stage.

    The descent leads you to the Péclet-Polset refuge (2472m) where you will be welcomed for the evening. Check-in, dinner and overnight stay with half-board in the heart of a high mountain environment.

    Day 1

Note

Important: The program is provided as a guide only. It is recommended that you bring your own hiking equipment. The Haute-Maurienne valley is full of trails, each more beautiful than the last. To keep things interesting, the guides are free to use their imagination and suggest alternative routes! Circumstances beyond our control may also lead us to modify the day's itineraries and activities (weather, participants' fitness level, group safety, etc.).

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Bessans, France
Day 1 : 08h30
End of stay
Bessans, France
Day 4 - 10h00

Rooms are available from 5pm on the day of your arrival.

They must be vacated before 10am on the day of departure.

The stay ends after breakfast.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Modane

Modane TGV station (Paris-Modane 4h30 by TGV), then bus journey (45 min) to the stop in front of La Bessannaise*

Bus booking online: www.altibus.com or 04 79 68 32 96.

We invite you to purchase your return ticket as soon as your booking is confirmed.

*Pay attention to train and bus connections when planning your journey.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

A43 motorway towards Turin (Fréjus Tunnel, Italy), Exit No. 30 – Modane/Haute Maurienne, departmental road D1006 (ex-RN6) then D902 (35km) towards Bessans.

Consider sharing your journey by carpooling: www.blablacar.fr.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation according to the chosen package (in Bessans)
  2. 2 nights in a mountain refuge, in a shared dormitory
  3. Full board from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 4
  4. Bed linen and towels are provided in the rooms for the duration of your stay (in Bessans).
  5. Access to the spa and fitness area (in Bessans)
  6. Activities are supervised by our mountain guides according to the formula
  7. Activities from Monday to Friday in July and August (in Bessans)
  8. Local transfers for the hikes

The price does not include

  1. Tourist tax: €0.85 per person (over 18 years old) per night
  2. Luggage transfer during travel
  3. The ANCEF membership fee (mandatory for supervised stays) including membership and mountain passport (insurance): €25 for adults, €13 for young people under 16, €50 for the Family offer (1 or 2 adults + children under 16)
  4. Toiletries (shower gel, soap, etc.) and a towel for access to the spa.
  5. Drinks at the bar and extras (shop purchases, additional activities not included in the program…)
  6. Return travel expenses to and from the holiday village
  7. Picnic boxes, cutlery and water bottles
  8. The equipment required for certain themed workshops (see technical specifications)

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Child discount (ages 3-6) : CHF-204.25 / person
  2. Youth discount (7-13 years old) : CHF-122.55 / person
  3. Early arrival : CHF63.65 / person
  4. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Julie team
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The Julie team

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Nichée à Bessans, au cœur des paysages préservés de la Haute-Maurienne, notre partenaire local est une institution de la montagne accueillant les passionnés depuis 1972. L'établissement se distingue par son ambiance conviviale et authentique, fidèle à l'esprit villageois savoyard. Spécialisée dans les séjours "tout compris", l'agence simplifie l'expérience des voyageurs en intégrant l'hébergement, la restauration et un programme d'activités riche, adapté à chaque saison.
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