• Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers
  • Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers
  • Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers
  • Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers
  • Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers
  • Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers
  • Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers
Savoy / Alps

Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers

Réf : PWVGPP

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    5 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
    Savoy / Alps
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    27.8 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

The 5-day Vanoise Trek! Set off into the heart of France's first National Park, a superb tour of one of Europe's largest ice caps. On the border between France and Italy, 14 km of mountain are protected by the Gran Paradiso and Vanoise National Parks. This trek will lead you to discover the wild valleys of the Vanoise, renowned for their diverse flora and fauna! The paths are sometimes breathtaking, offering stunning views of the park's mountains. At the end of each day, we'll be rewarded with the comfort of the Vanoise mountain huts!

The highlights

  • Small groups, max 10 people
  • A wild trek in the heart of the Vanoise National Park
  • Protected area: diverse fauna and flora
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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.

In figures

Trekking

  • Average duration/day: 7h
  • Average distance/day: 30 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 660 m
  • Average daily descent: 760 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Jean Luc and his team

Qualified guides and lovers of the great outdoors, Jean Luc and his team design immersive itineraries in the Alps and beyond. Attentive, skilled teachers, and mindful of each individual's pace, they guide you on a profound exploration of the mountains: hiking, nature, culture, and connecting with the environment. Powerful human experiences, designed to blend exertion, serenity, and wonder.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
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    Pralognan - Valette Refuge

    • Activity Trekking
    • Duration of the activity 7h
    • Distance 30 km
    • Positive elevation gain 1200 m
    • Negative elevation 200 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet in Pralognan at 9:00 at the Bouquetins Parking lot.

    We set off above Pralognan to ascend a valley at the foot of the Pointe du Dard. The climb is rapid, the path ascending into the well-known Cirque du Dard. We ascend between the Grand Marchet and Aiguille du Petit Arcellin cliffs. The route is equipped with cables to facilitate progress. We arrive at the Col du Grand Marchet, an ancient hanging glacial cirque. The view is magnificent, with stunning waterfalls cascading nearby. In case of bad weather, we will reach the Refuge de la Vallette via an easier path. The refuge sits beside a lake and near the summit of the Roc de la Vallette, one of Pralognan's largest cliffs at 600 meters high. It's a truly magical place, reminiscent of Yosemite.

    Day 1

Note

This program may be modified at the guide's discretion if mountain conditions, weather or the physical condition of the participants require it.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 4

Nights spent in mountain huts, rooms or dormitories depending on availability.

Remember to bring a sleeping bag liner. The mountain huts provide sleeping berths.

Access

Departure
Pralognan (73710)
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Pralognan (73710)
Day 5 - 15h00
a stone's throw from the Bouquetins car park.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Moutiers
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
via Albertville, access by expressway to Moutiers - Moutiers is 2 hours from Lyon.
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Price details

The price includes

  • Supervision by a state-certified Mountain Guide from our team
  • The half-board accommodations as described in the program
  • Picnics are included every day of the program (except Day 1).

The price does not include

  • Cancellation/interruption of stay/lost luggage insurance and rescue assistance
  • Day 1 picnic
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Race food (snacks: cereal bars, dried fruit, etc.)
  • Additional nights not included in the program
  • Visits and transfers not included in the program
  • Tips
  • Anything not listed under “ Price includes ”.

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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