Hiking trail The alpages d'Entre deux Eaux

At the heart of the Vanoise National Park, this walk offers a real escape into a wild, unspoilt area.

Description

Starting altitude: 2053 m
Highest point: 2367 m
Type of route (loop, round trip): outward/return

Environments

• Waterside
• Lakeside or by stretch of water
• Lake view
• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Close to GR footpath
• Panoramic view

Itinerary

• Distance 17km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 440m
• Negative gradient 440m
• Daily duration 03h45
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Nature of the land Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 2367m

Opening period

From 15/04 to 31/10 daily.

Location

Car access and parking: After crossing the village of Termignon la Vanoise, turn left in the big bend, in the direction of Entre Deux Eaux. Follow the road to the Bellecombe car park.
Map: IGN Top 25 map: 3633ET Tignes Val d'Isère - Haute Maurienne
Topoguide: La Maurienne on foot Ref: p. 731
Possibility to take the Val Cenis-Entre-Deux-Eaux shuttle in the summer season only and get off at the "Parking de Bellecombe" stop

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Access prohibited in the Vanoise National Park - protected area.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• At the shuttle information panel, take the path to the right towards Plan du Lac which leads to the (guarded) refuge of the same name. The path descends in the direction of between two waters. At the St Barthélémy chapel, cross the road and go down to the left of the building in the direction of the Rocheure torrent. Cross the torrent. Climb towards the guarded refuge of between two waters. Continue towards the Leisse refuge (guarded), pass the chapel of St Pierre then turn left. The path passes near the alpine chalets and leads back to the Renaudière bridge. Possibility to reach the Bellecombe car park by shuttle (see timetables at the Tourist Office).