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Alpage du Vallon walking tour
A bubble of fresh air and tranquillity that takes you off the beaten path and away from sites that get busy in the height of summer. Enter the welcoming atmosphere of a secret mountain pasture. A little treasure, hidden at the bottom of the Vallon d'en Haut.
Description
A quick warm-up along Chemin du Petit Bonheur brings you to the start of your adventure from the village of Bessans. Looking up, you can already guess that the journey will occasionally involve a bit of effort. But the ascent remains gradual and you're inspired by the presence of the majestic Charbonnel. From its height of 3,752 metres, the peak seems to watch your progress along the path leading to Vallon d'en Haut. This cosy nest snuggles into the mountainside between the peaks of Bonneval and Bessans. A few stops later, with views that take your breath away, it's safe to say you've earned the status of an aspiring mountain enthusiast. Prolong the pleasure with an unforgettable tasting experience at the Panino Inn... Come on! Push ahead just a bit further: a few steps more than you originally planned, and you'll get to meet locals who love their land and its produce. Sébastien and his family manufacture their own specialties of yogurt, country pies, and traditional Beaufort cheese. Pure taste sensations!
Additional welcome
The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.
As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.
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Minimum age: 8 years
Environments
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Close to a public transportation
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Near shuttle stop
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Mountain view
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Mountain location
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Village center
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In a nature reserve
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Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Rates
Free access.
Itinerary
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Distance
10.6km
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Route type
Round trip
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Elevation gain
600m
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Negative gradient
600m
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Daily duration
04h15
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Signposted itinerary
Yes
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Beaconing accuracy
The trail is marked with PNV signs (blue-white-red) and GR5 signs (red and white).
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Nature of the land
Rock,
Stone,
Ground,
Not suitable for strollers
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Maximum altitude
2270m
Opening period
From 01/06 to 30/09.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Additional opening
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Subject to favorable weather
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Subject to snow conditions
Location
By bus: Line S53 - Mairie / La Poste stop.
By car: park in the town hall parking lot or after the bridge towards the Bessans ski lifts.
Documents
Animals
Pets allowed : No
Pets are not allowed on this hike in the Vanoise National Park.
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Distance
10.6km
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Daily duration
04h15
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Elevation gain
600m
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Negative gradient
600m