Col de la Vanoise - Parc National de la Vanoise - Loop
Col de la Vanoise - Parc National de la Vanoise - Loop
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Col de la Vanoise - Parc National de la Vanoise - Loop
05:22
12.8km
870m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 14, 2024
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Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 8.48 km for 217 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.89 km
Barmettes Refuge
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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5.50 km
Long Lake
Highlight • Lake
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6.38 km
The Vanoise Pass
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6.58 km
Col de la Vanoise Refuge
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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7.16 km
Lake des Assiettes
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12.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.66 km
3.84 km
2.16 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.55 km
3.78 km
1.45 km
861 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Trail Reviews
Magnificent circuit 🤩. We were lucky enough to observe a marmot less than two meters away.
We did this hike the last weekend of August. To avoid the crowds, we reversed the route, starting with the Cirque d'Arcelin, then climbing up some rocks that resembled organs. At the end of the climb, the Lac des Assiettes, completely dried up, offered a lunar landscape and a breathtaking view of the Grande Casse. At the Refuge du Col de la Vanoise, we enjoyed an excellent meal with delicious chicken with tarragon and a blueberry tart. Then we took the road back to the turquoise Lac Long and the emerald green Lac des Vaches, partially dried up. Walking on the rocks of the lake was a unique experience. I recommend this hike 100%, but preferably outside school term time to avoid the summer crowds.
Descent before the climb to Moriond, a bit technical.
The itinerary planned, after the skating rink lake, a return via the Col Rosset and the Col Noir but the still very heavy snow in the first pass made us give up. (no adequate equipment)