Tour of the Bellecombe lakes

Hike in the heart of the Vanoise National Park with an unobstructed view of the Haute Maurienne valley towards Modane, view of the Dent Parrachée and the Arpont glacier.

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.

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 10km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 620m
• Negative gradient 371m
• Daily duration 04h00
• Nature of the land Ground, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 2430m

Opening period

From 01/06 to 31/10.

Subject to snow conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

Parking at the Coêtt parking lot. In summer, you can take the Val Cenis Termignon - Bellecombe - Entre-Deux-Eaux line and get off at the Coêtt stop.

Animals

Pets allowed : No

This hike is located in the Vanoise National Park and the presence of pets even kept on a leash is not allowed.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• Loop starting from the Coêtet car park. Take the direction of Lac Blanc (path in the hairpin). During this hike you will see many lakes, pass by the Plan du Lac refuge and have a view of the Parrachée, the Arpont glacier.