Hikes from refuge to refuge in a star pattern - Compagnie des Refuges Clarée Thabor

Chemin de Ronde

Chemin de Ronde is a wonderful path along a scenic overlook at an altitude of 2,200 metres, running from Lacou to the village of Laval on the outskirts of (...)

Altitude: 2115 m / 2375 m | E: +250m | Time: 2h30 Easy

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Lacs Laramon, Serpent, Les Gardioles, Pic du Lac Blanc

From Refuge Ricou

From the lakes to Pic du Lac Blanc, a hike that can be longer or shorter to suit you. (...)

Altitude: 2115 m / 2980 m | E: +300 à +900m | Time: de 45min à 3h Easy

Lac de Sainte Marguerite

from Refuge du Mont Thabor

Enjoy the clear waters of Lac Rond and Lac Long. (...)

Altitude: 2502 m / 2510 m | E: +10m | Time: de 5 à 20min Easy

Mont Thabor (3,178 m) via Lac du Peyron

From Refuge du Mont Thabor

A lovely tour. The classic route from Refuge du Mont Thabor! (...)

Altitude: 2502 m / 3178 m | E: +850m | Time: 3h30 Easy

Pointe 3,014 m

From Refuge du Mont Thabor

A fairly short tour offering a superb view of the Vanoise Massif. (...)

Altitude: 2502 m / 3014 m | E: +500m | Time: 2h Difficulty Medium

Col du Thures (2,194 m)

From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite, I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini

A wonderful family walk along an easy, well-marked path. With a small lake at the pass and acres of grass, this is the ideal place for a family picnic. With (...)

Altitude: 1760 m / 2194 m | E: +430m | Time: 1h30 Easy

Col du Vallon (2,645 m)

From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite, I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini

A beautiful hike, in a rugged setting on the upper slopes. (...)

Altitude: 1760 m / 2645 m | E: +885m | Time: 2h30 Easy

Col des Muandes (2,828 m)

From Refuge de la Vallée Etroite, I Re Magi et Terzo Alpini

A fairly unspoiled hiking route, along a somewhat patchy path after the Prat du Plan footbridge. (...)

Altitude: 1760 m / 2828 m | E: +1070m | Time: 3h Difficulty Medium

Mont Thabor (3,178 m) via Vallon du Dîner

From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite, I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini

A classic route in the region which is very popular in summer. The summit of Mont Thabor is a pilgrimage site and the chapel at the top contains some moving (...)

Altitude: 1760 m / 3178 m | E: +1400m | Time: 4h30 Difficulty Medium

Col de Vallée Etroite (2,434 m)

From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite, I Re Magi and Terzo Alpini

A very pretty route, which can be combined with an excursion to Refuge du Mont Thabor. (...)

Altitude: 1760 m / 2434 m | E: +675m | Time: 2h30 Easy

Lac Vert (1 834 m)

From the refuges of La Vallée Etroite, Refuge I Re Magi and Refuge Terzo Alpini

A very short and easy hike to appreciate this stunning location. (...)

Altitude: 1760 m / 1834 m | E: +74m | Time: 30 min Easy

Lac de Privé (2,304 m)

From Refuge Buffère

A secret little lake in Vallon de Privé. (...)

Altitude: 2076 m / 2300 m | E: +235m | Time: 1h00 Easy

Grand Area (2,869 m)

The Refuge Buffère highlight!

A former "strategic" summit with a breathtaking 360° panoramic view... (...)

Altitude: 2076 m / 2869 m | E: +800m | Time: 3h Difficulty Medium

Mountain biking to Buffère

From Refuge Buffère

Of all the valleys on the right bank of the Clarée, this is the most suitable for mountain biking. (...)

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Rock climbing around Refuge du Chardonnet

From Refuge du Chardonnet

This is the most rugged area in the Cerces Massif, far from the road and the traffic alongside the Guisane. (...)

Altitude: 2230 m

The Pointe des Cerces circuit

From Refuge des Drayères

Route around the lakes. (...)

Altitude: 2180 m / 2850 m | E: +990m | Time: 6h Difficulty Medium

Col des Muandes (2,828 m)

From Refuge Laval

A beautiful hike to discover three lakes. (...)

Altitude: 2030 m / 2828 m | E: +850 | Time: 4h Difficulty Medium

Hiking tour in the Massif des Cerces

From Refuge Laval

A wonderful, long hike to discover five lakes. (...)

Altitude: 2030 m | E: +1000m | Time: 7h Difficulty Medium

Mont Thabor (3,178 m) via Col de Muandes, Col de Valmeinier et Col de la Chapelle

From Refuge des Drayères

A true mountain adventure! (...)

Altitude: 2180 m / 3178 m | E: + 1050m | Time: 4h30 Difficulty Medium

Tour of Lac de Bisstorte

From Refuge des Marches

A lovely circuit passing EDF hydraulic dams (...)

Altitude: 2230 m | E: +337m | Time: 3h Easy

from Refuge des Marches

The lake trail…

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Altitude: 2230 m / 2422 m | E: +200m | Time: 2h30 Easy

Pertus di Colombano Romean and "Denti di Chiomonte"

From Refuge Levi Molinari

A tour through history. (...)

Altitude: 1850 m / 1850 m | E: +300m | Time: 2h30 Easy

Mont Chabrière (2,400 m)

From Refuge Levi Molinari

Between the heavens and the earth. (...)

Altitude: 1850 m / 2400 m | E: +550 | Time: 2h Easy

Mont Niblè (3,365 m)

From Refuge Levi Molinari

Climb one of the most iconic mountains in the Susa Valley, crossing its last glaciers. (...)

Altitude: 1850 m / 3365 m | E: +1550 | Time: 5h Very difficult

The geological trail along the overlook of the Sommeiller glacier

From Refuge Scarfiotti

Admire and study glacial rock formations. (...)

Altitude: 2165 m | E: +320m | Time: 2h30 Difficulty Medium

Climbing Gros Peyron (3,047 m)

The Refuge Scarfiotti highlight!

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Altitude: 2165 m / 3047 m | E: +880m | Time: 6h30 Difficulty Medium

The Lake Tour

The Refuge de Terre Rouge highlight!

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| E: + 481 m | Time: 4h

Col du Cheval Blanc (2,791 m)

The Refuge du Mont Thabor highlight!

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Altitude: 2502 m / 2791 m | E: + 300 m | Time: 1h30

Hiking the Assietta route

The Refuge Arlaud highlight!

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Altitude: 1770 m / 2585 m | E: + 815 m | Time: 6h

Tour of the villages (Vazon-Soubras-Balbières-Desertes-Lozet)

The Refuge Chardouse highlight!

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| E: + 290 m | Time: 4h

Lacs de Cristol

The Refuge Buffère highlight!

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Altitude: 2076 m / 2245 m | E: + 600 m | Time: 4 h

The Aiguille Rouge circuit

The refuges of La Vallée Etroite highlights!

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| E: + 770 m | Time: 6h

Pas de l'Ours (2,490 m)

The Refuge Guido Rey highlight!

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Altitude: 1761 m / 2490 m | E: + 800 m | Time: 2h30

Petite Tempête (2,973 m) - Grande Tempête (3,002 m)

The Refuge Ricou highlight!

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Altitude: 2115 m / 3002 m | E: +850 à +900m | Time: de 2h30 à 3h Difficult

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Lac des Béraudes (2,504 m)

The Refuge Laval highlight!

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Altitude: 2030 m / 2504 m | E: +481 m | Time: 2h Easy

Sentier Magique (2,000 m)

The Refuge Levi Molinari highlight!

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Altitude: 1850 m / 2750 m | E: +900 m | Time: 6h30 Difficulty Medium

Mont Coburne (2,568 m)

The Refuge des Marches highlight!

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Altitude: 2230 m / 2568 m | E: +338m | Time: 3h Easy

Col du Chardonnet (2,230 m)

The Refuge du Chardonnet highlight!

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Altitude: 2230 m / 2638 m | E: +408 m | Time: 1h15 Easy

Pointe des Cerces (3,097 m)

The Refuge des Drayères highlight!

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Altitude: 2180 m / 3097 m | E: +917m | Time: 4h Difficulty Medium

Col de l'Ours and summit of Grand'Hoche

This is a fine ascent that takes you up to the border ridge between Italy and France, with views of the peaks and glaciers of the neighbouring Ecrins.

From the Guido Rey refuge (1761m) follow path 702 towards Colle dell'Orso and the Blanchetti bivouac. At the end of the wood, the path turns left towards the Rocher de (...)

Altitude: 1761 m / 2760 m | E: 1000 | Time: 3h Difficulty Medium