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Walking tour of the Plan du Lac refuge
Enjoy a Vanoise ice cream flavoured with freshness, altitude, and unexpected
encounters. Whatever your age, it's a treat for your tastebuds and your
eyes, with the glaciers on one side and the legendary peaks of Haute
Maurienne Vanoise on the other
Description
Today, the promise of a blueberry tart and a nap at high altitude motivates
you to tackle the only small challenge of your hike. Forgot the crowded
Bellecombe parking lot! Put the big, overloaded backpack aside! Today, like
an apprentice explorer, you travel light to meet Little Miss Marmot, soft
cotton grass, majestic glaciers, and peaks that seem to rise up suddenly,
out of nowhere.
What a surprise awaits you as you step into the valley! A well-marked and
very accessible path awaits you, offering several stops along the way for
both young and old to enjoy at their leisure.
Just a few more steps and... you'll be fascinated to see marmots running
around! They're not shy at mealtimes that's for sure, but they like a little
discretion when they're taking a nap. And yes, they have their own little
habits! To get to know them close up, ask for the services of a mountain
guide. You'll discover unsuspected facets of this little mammal, a real
emblem of the Vanoise.
The magic of the place has worked its charm, and before you know it, you've
arrived at the refuge. Time to order a snack!
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.
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Minimum age: 4 years
Environments
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Close to a public transportation
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Waterside
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Lakeside or by stretch of water
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Near shuttle stop
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Mountain view
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Mountain location
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In a nature reserve
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Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Rates
Free access.
Itinerary
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Distance
4.6km
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Route type
LOOP
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Elevation gain
90m
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Negative gradient
90m
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Daily duration
01h30
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Signposted itinerary
Yes
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Beaconing accuracy
Mixed markings (PNV: blue/white/red markings and GR: red and white markings)
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Nature of the land
Stone,
Ground,
Grit,
Suitable for all terrain strollers
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Maximum altitude
2380m
Opening period
From 15/06 to 15/10 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Additional opening
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Subject to favorable weather
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Subject to snow conditions
Location
By bus: Line 2- Bellecombe stop.
By car: Park in the Bellecombe parking lot (fee payable July-August), in the Vanoise National Park.
Documents
Animals
Pets allowed : No
Pets are not allowed on this hike in the Vanoise National Park.
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Distance
4.6km
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Daily duration
01h30
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Elevation gain
90m
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Negative gradient
90m
