La Mottuaz walking loop

If you've always dreamed of immersing yourself at the foot of the glaciers, this is the perfect escape for you. Explore the high-altitude Revena balcony and flank a torrent of incomparable charm. The Avérole valley is waiting for you!

Description

Leave the hamlet of Les Vincendières to join the carriage road, which will allow you to start this hike with peace of mind. Get ready for a 3 km climb towards Les Planors. Soon after leaving the forest, you come to an area of ancient perched hamlets. The little cirque of the torrent de Ré Bruyant is a haven of peace in which to observe the majestic Charbonnel and its hanging glacier. Standing at 3752m, this summit will make you dream of high altitude. La Buffaz, la Mottuaz... But how do you pronounce these names? Between scree slopes and stream crossings, the balcony trail is a total escape. Begin a descent during which each stride brings you a little closer to the St Antoine du bec oratory. The sound of the Avérole torrent accompanies you all the way to Les Vincendières. If you feel like it, enjoy a gourmet break at the Babatchô. Then extend your escape to the hamlet of La Goulaz for a guaranteed immersion experience.

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.

Environments

• Close to a public transportation
• Near shuttle stop
• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Close to GR footpath
• Overview on river
• Pond within 5 km
• Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 9km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 630m
• Negative gradient 630m
• Daily duration 04h30
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Departmental signposting (GR: white and red)
• Nature of the land Rock, Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 2423m

Opening period

From 01/07 to 01/10 daily.

Subject to favorable weather.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

Location

By bus: Line 3 - stop at Parking les Vincendières
By car: on leaving Bessans, take the road to Les Vincendières on the right after the bridge. Park in the parking lot just before the hamlet.

Documents

• La Mottuaz walking loop_Bessans (pdf)
• La Mottuaz walking loop (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

Pets allowed on leash only.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.