Tour of Méan Martin in 4 days - Stage 1 - From La Bâtisse gîte to Vallonbrun refuge

Bessans

Do you dream of escaping to the great outdoors? Take a walk through the heart of the Vanoise National Park and get close to the glaciers. This escape will delight hikers in good physical condition who are already accustomed to roaming the mountains.

Description

Enjoy a gentle warm-up on the Chemin du Petit Bonheur to the charming hamlet of Le Collet. Then set off on a slope that will scare you more than it hurts. Rock-cut steps, torrent crossings and lush green meadows are on the menu for this first day. Gradually gain altitude, and as you wind your way up the slope, you'll catch a glimpse of the Charbonnel, Râteau d'Aussois and Dent Parrachée, all facing each other. With a clear sky, you'll have the chance to gaze at these three emblematic peaks of Haute Maurienne Vanoise. It's enough to push you all the way to the Oratoire St-Antoine! The clarines that regularly enliven the mountain pastures announce your arrival at the Vallonbrun refuge. Who knows if you'll meet the marmots who call this place home?

Additional welcome

You are entering a protected area. Pets are not allowed in the Vanoise National Park.
Prior booking is essential for your overnight stay in a refuge.
Stay on the trails and follow the signs, and take your garbage with you.

Environments

Mountain view
Mountain location
Close to GR footpath
In a nature reserve

Itinerary

Distance 10km
Route type One-way ticket
Elevation gain 610m
Negative gradient 90m
Daily duration 04h00
Signposted itinerary Yes
Beaconing accuracy Departmental markings (yellow), GR markings (red and white) and Vanoise National Park markings (blue - white - red).
Nature of the land Stone, Ground, Grit, Not suitable for strollers
Maximum altitude 2272m

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. Information on trail and hut access conditions is available from the tourist office and the Vanoise National Park.

Additional opening

Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions

Location

Parking du Villaron on the outskirts of Bessans, towards Bonneval-sur-Arc. Possibility of parking for several nights. 2-minute walk from Gîte de la Bâtisse

Itinerary