Hiking to the Cuchet refuge

Name: Hiking to the Cuchet refuge
Address: 89 rue du Mont-Cenis Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis, Val-Cenis, 73500
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Val-Cenis

Cross an enchanting forest to reach a rocky promontory. Enjoy spectacular views as you journey through a wide range of mountain landscapes. Stop dilly-dallying! A breathtaking panoramic view awaits you up there...

Description

Marmots' calls greet you as soon as you leave the village. Cross the Sainte-Marie stream and embark on one of the area's most beautiful approach hikes. The Pramaria woods are wonderfully cool and refreshing. Spruce and fir trees dominate here. Can you feel the serenity? Suddenly, as if by magic, Massif du Mont Cenis rears its head on the opposite slope. When the Lombarde starts to blow, an astonishing sight often begins to unfold as clouds envelop the Col. A well-deserved food stop may tempt you to stay overnight in this unsupervised refuge. In the hamlet of Cuchet, ruins and restored chalets come together to create an authentic mountain atmosphere, showingcasing traditional life in the mountain pastures. Herds, marmots, and chamois often share this living area. Sometimes, you can even spot the wings of a bearded vulture as it soars over La Turra ridge and the peak of Grand Vallon. At the fringes of Vanoise National Park, enjoy a succession of exhilirating viewpoints that'll give you wings as you make your way down a trail designed for experienced trail runners and hikers.

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.

Minimum age: 10 years

Environments

Close to a public transportation
Forest location
Near shuttle stop
Mountain view
Mountain location
Village center
Close to GR footpath
In a nature reserve
Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

Distance 10.7km
Route type LOOP
Elevation gain 770m
Negative gradient 770m
Daily duration 03h30
Signposted itinerary Yes
Beaconing accuracy Mixed markings (PR: yellow blades and PNV: blue-white-red)
Nature of the land Rock, Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
Maximum altitude 2165m

Opening period

From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions

Location

By bus: Line S52 or S53 - Tourist Office stop.
By car: park near the Lanslebourg Tourist Office; electric vehicle recharging point on the side of the building.

Itinerary