Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise
3-4 days
62.6 km
3321 m
2916 m
Explore the majestic summits of the Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise, a 62.6 km trek crossing the heart of Savoie in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Over 3 to 4 days, you will accumulate 3,321 m of elevation gain to reach a maximum altitude of 2,916 m. This route offers a complete immersion in alpine landscapes: rocky peaks, dizzying cliffs, crystal-clear mountain lakes and high-altitude forests that unfold with each step. You will also discover caves and natural cavities bearing witness to the remarkable geology of the region. Easily accessible without a car, the trek starts from several points connected to public transportation: take a TGV or TER train to Modane station (4 hours from Paris), then the S52 line towards Aussois or the Altibus bus from Moûtiers towards Pralognan-la-Vanoise. A free shuttle from Val Cenis also serves the Bellecombe parking area. This alpine trek immerses you in the wild essence of the Vanoise, between disappeared glaciers and unmissable panoramas.
Stages
| Departure | Arrival | Accommodation on arrival | Profile | Duration | Distance | +Elev. | −Elev. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Pralognan-la-VanoiseVillage | Refuge du Col de la VanoiseRefuge | 4h15 | 8.2 km | +1,112 m | −7 m | ||
2 Refuge du Col de la VanoiseRefuge | Refuge de l'ArpontRefuge | 4h00 | 14.2 km | +432 m | −646 m | ||
3 Refuge du Lac BlancRefuge | Refuge du Fond d'AussoisRefuge | 6h30 | 19.8 km | +886 m | −847 m | ||
4 Refuge de la FournacheRefuge | Pralognan-la-VanoiseVillage | 6h30 | 20.3 km | +869 m | −1,799 m |
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How to get there
Public transport
Fully accessibleModane Station (TGV/TER, 4 hours from Paris): S52 bus line to Aussois (20 min) or line 1 to l'Orgère (July-August). From Moûtiers (TER/TGV): Altibus bus to Pralognan-la-Vanoise. Free shuttle from Val Cenis to Bellecombe parking area.
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