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

At the end of the Bessans plateau, the green valley of Avérole opens up, overlooked by the impressive blue-tinted Charbonnel glacier.
A pretty path between meadows and mountain hamlets, oratories and chapels along the Avérole torrent.

Additional welcome

The Avérole refuge has been awarded the "Refuge en Famille" label. You must book your overnight stay in the refuge in advance. Stay on the trails and follow the signs, and take your garbage 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 03h45
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Yellow blade markings.
• Nature of the land Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 2435m

Opening period

Itinerary accessible outside snow periods and subject to favorable weather conditions. Check the local weather forecast in real time up to the day of departure.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

Departure from the Avérole refuge - accessible only on foot

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

Pets are allowed under certain conditions. On a leash, on the paths and/or in the presence of herds or hikers. Allowed in the refuge.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 2/ This morning, if you're feeling up to it, why not push a little further to explore this wild valley. It would be a shame not to climb up to the "Pas de la mule", skipping across the streams, before descending into the valley on the left bank of the torrent at the shepherds' hut.
  If you're tired, you don't have to make 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 to your starting point.