2-day hike from the Refuge d'Avérole - Stage 2 - From the Refuge d'Avérole to Vincendière via the mule track

Name: 2-day hike from the Refuge d'Avérole - Stage 2 - From the Refuge d'Avérole to Vincendière via the mule track
Address: Refuge d'Avérole, Bessans, 73480
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Bessans

© 2-day hike from the Refuge d'Avérole - Stage 2 - From the Refuge d'Avérole to Vincendière via the mule track - HMVT - B. Filliol

At the edge of the Bessans plateau, the green Avérole valley opens up, overlooked by the impressive blue-tinged Charbonnel Glacier.
A picturesque trail winding through meadows and mountain hamlets, past oratories and chapels along the Avérole stream.

Additional welcome

The Avérole refuge has been awarded the "Refuge en Famille" label. You must book your overnight stay at the refuge in advance. Stay on the trails and follow the signs, and take your trash with you.

Environments

Waterside
Riverside
Mountain view
Mountain location

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

Distance 10km
Route type One-way ticket
Elevation gain 384m
Negative gradient 770m
Daily duration 3:45 a.m.
Signposted itinerary Yes
Beaconing accuracy Yellow blade markings.
Nature of the land Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
Maximum altitude 2435m

Opening period

This route is accessible outside of snow season and is subject to favorable weather conditions. Check the local weather forecast in real time up until the day of departure.

Additional opening

Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions

Location

Departure from the Avérole refuge—accessible only on foot

Itinerary

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

Pets are allowed under certain conditions. They must be kept on a leash on the trails and/or in the presence of herds or hikers. They are allowed in the shelter.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

2/ This morning, if you're feeling up to it, why not go a little further to explore this wild valley? It would be a shame not to climb up to the "Pas de la mule," hopping across the streams, before descending into the valley on the left bank of the stream at the shepherd's hut.
If you're tired, you don't have to take the detour via the "Pas de la mule," but can cross over to the left bank via the bridge below the refuge parking lot and descend gently back to your starting point.