Summit Hike – Explore the peaks in Bessans

From the Bellecombe car park , you will take a shuttle to the Entre-Deux-Eaux site, the starting point of the hike. You will progress through an environment typical of the Vanoise National Park , between vast mineral landscapes and slender peaks.

The route takes you towards La Para , before continuing to Lac de la Roche Ferran , nestled high in an open and wild setting. The climb is steady, allowing you to gradually gain altitude with unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains.

After a break by the lake, you descend back towards Entre-Deux-Eaux , then meet the shuttle for a return to Termignon .

This first major outing sets the pace for the stay, between sustained effort and immersion in the high mountains.

You will take a shuttle to Le Fornet , the starting point of your hike for the day. The route climbs gradually towards the Col de la Ballettaz , offering unobstructed views of the peaks of the Haute Maurienne .

The steady climb then leads you to the Picheru pass , a more rocky area where the terrain becomes more pronounced. You'll find yourself in a high-altitude environment, between ridges and open slopes, with a feeling of spaciousness accentuated by the views of the surrounding mountains.

The descent continues towards Le Crêt , alternating between high-altitude trails and more rolling sections.

At the end of the day, a shuttle will take you back to your accommodation. This stage offers a varied route, combining steady effort with progression through more alpine terrain.

Starting from the Maison cantonnière , you gradually gain altitude on a high-altitude route with open landscapes. The path winds through a mineral environment typical of the border terrain, between grassy slopes and rockier areas.

You reach the Rifugio Pietro Vacca in Italy, perched in a wild setting facing the surrounding peaks. This crossing offers a different perspective of the massif and marks the transition to the Italian side, in a more isolated atmosphere.

After a break at the refuge, you continue towards Bar Cenisio , following a panoramic route that alternates between rolling sections and more sustained passages.

This cross-border day combines physical engagement and immersion in the high mountains , with continuous progression in altitude and wide views of the Franco-Italian landscapes.

From the Saint-Barthélemy chalet , you set off on a high-altitude loop through a stark, mineral landscape. You follow the Sentier des Glaces (Ice Trail), a high-altitude route offering unobstructed views of the peaks and glacial traces of the massif.

The route continues towards Plan des Eaux , before reaching the Gros Peyron area, in a wilder and more open setting. The terrain gradually becomes more challenging as you approach the Col d'Étache , the highest point of the day, where the effort is rewarded with a sweeping view of the border mountains.

You then descend towards the Saint-Barthélemy chalet , finding smoother paths alternating between high-altitude pastures and stony terrain.

This demanding loop fits perfectly into the spirit of the trip, combining physical commitment and immersion in the high mountains .

Starting from the Câble sector, you reach La Mottuaz via a path that gradually climbs in altitude. The route continues towards Tête Ronde , a natural viewpoint offering an unobstructed view of the peaks of the Haute Maurienne . The ascent is steady and sustained, on terrain alternating between alpine pastures and more rocky areas.

From this high point, you continue towards the Grand Fond lake , nestled in an open and wild environment. The atmosphere there is more mineral, marked by the proximity of the high-altitude terrain and the silence of the wide open spaces.

The descent then takes place towards Pré Pautas , following a path that alternates between rolling sections and more technical sections.

This day offers a beautiful sequence between panoramic summit and high-altitude lake, in a sustained progression faithful to the spirit of the stay.

The morning marks the end of your stay in Haute Maurienne Vanoise .

After breakfast at the holiday village, everyone makes their way to departure. This final moment is an opportunity to conclude a week of challenging routes, high-altitude peaks, and stark, mineral landscapes in the heart of the mountain range.

End of stay after breakfast.