Traversée de Méan Martin - 3-day hike - short version

Discover mountain roaming at the foot of the Vanoise Park glaciers. Whether you're a family, a couple or a solo traveler, this escape will delight you if you're looking for an experience with moderate effort at altitude.

Additional welcome

Pets are not allowed in the Vanoise National Park. Prior booking is essential for your overnight stay in a refuge. Stay on the trails and follow the signs, and take your garbage with you.

Environments

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

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 31km
• Route type One-way ticket
• Elevation gain 1276m
• Negative gradient 1804m
• Roaming time 3 days
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Departmental markings (yellow), GR markings (red and white) and Vanoise National Park markings (blue - white - red).
• Nature of the land Stone, Ground, Grit, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 2962m

Opening period

Itinerary accessible outside snow periods and subject to favorable weather conditions. Check the local weather forecast in real time up to the day of departure. Information on trail and hut access conditions is available from the tourist office and the Vanoise National Park.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

Take the Bellecombe road out of Termignon towards Val-Cenis Lanslebourg: 10 km of narrow, winding road. Recommended to take the shuttle bus in summer.
To get there by bus: Route 2 - Parking de Bellecombe stop
Return journey: Line S52/S53 - Patinoire stop. Further information in the HMV mobility guide

Documents

• Traversée de Méan Martin - 3-day hike - short version
• Traversée de Méan Martin - 3-day hike - short version_Val-Cenis
• Complete flyer describing the Méan Martin 3-day stage (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Pets are not allowed on this hike in the Vanoise National Park.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• Departure: Bellecombe parking lot, Val Cenis Termignon
  1/ DAY 1: Refuge l'Auberge de Bellecombe (2350m) - Refuge de la Femma (2352m) Time: 3h30 / Ascent: +275m / -240m
  Day 2: Refuge de la Femma (2352m) - Refuge du Fond des Fours (2537m) Time: 4h / Ascent: +600m/-415m
  Day 3: Refuge du Fond des Fours (2537m) - Bonneval-sur-Arc (1830m) Time: 4h / Ascent: +426 / -1151m