Méan Martin 3-day hike - Stage 2 - From the Femma hut to the Fonds des Fours hut

Why not try your hand at roaming the mountains, skirting the glaciers of the Vanoise National Park? This escapade will delight young and not-so-young hikers accustomed to moderate efforts at altitude.

Additional welcome

You are in a protected area. Pets are not allowed in the Vanoise National Park.
You must book your overnight stay in a refuge in advance.
Stay on the trails and follow the signs, and take your garbage with you.

Environments

• Mountain location
• Close to GR footpath
• Overview on river

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 9km
• Route type One-way ticket
• Elevation gain 600m
• Negative gradient 415m
• Daily duration 04h00
• 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 2911m

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

Starting point of the hike, the Femma hut in the Vanoise National Park. Accessible only on foot.

Documents

• Méan Martin 3-day hike - Stage 2 - From the Femma hut to the Fonds des Fours hut

Animals

Pets allowed : No

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

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 2/ On this varied stage, you flirt with the neighboring Tarentaise region. The mineral atmosphere, enhanced by the torrent des fours, may be visited by a few shy chamois. There are plenty of late season névés around the Col de la Rocheure at 2900m altitude. After a rocky descent, take a contemplative break on the plan des fours before reaching the refuge. It looks like this little high-altitude jewel will be the highlight of your day!