3 days (2 nights): Around Thabor

From the 1800 ski resort, follow the Casses piste over the footbridge. Cross the Chaudanne piste and follow the route to the La Chenalette car park. Then take the hiking trail by the Croix de la Portète. After the bridge over the Neuvache, follow the stream for 150 metres and head up towards the ruins and the birch tree wood. Follow Combe de Corniou as far as the chapel. Then head down to the refuge.

From the refuge: climb up the Neuvache to Col de la Chapelle (2,943 m), join the hiking route from the Vallée Etroite and climb to La Chapelle and then the summit (3,178 m). Make your way down via Col des Muandes towards Haute Clarée.

Climb Vallon du Lau to Pointe du Château (2,898 m) or Col de la Madeleine (2,781 m). Take the couloir Nord or come down Col de la Madeleine via Les Barmettes, Notre Dame des Neiges and Combe de Corniou, then follow the left bank of the stream to Valmeinier. A second night’s stay at Refuge de Terre Rouge.