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Trekking Tour of the Vanoise
A circular alpine trek that allows you to be at close quarters with the high mountain peaks, wild remote valleys & stunning
alpine glaciers of the Vanoise National Park; an ideal natural, unspoilt wilderness for walking & trekking holidays.
Highlights
Rich fauna & flora of the Vanoise National Park
Stunning, ice-sculpted limestone peaks create a
landscape of amazing natural beauty
The outstanding scenery, includes the sheer Aguille
de Vanoise, the Grande Casse, & La Dent Parrachée
Peaks over 3400m, some rise above the Vanoise
glacier, the largest glacial plateau in western Europe
"I have been to all sorts of places in the world
and the general feel and hospitality of the
various refuges was tops. I am still in awe of
the fine food they all served up and the lunch-
es seemed at times as if the various refuges
were competing with each other to excel.
Your service and the trip was everything I
expected and could ask for." G. Morris, NZ
Holiday involves carrying your own gear: a kit list
is supplied to ensure you carry the bare minimum
Available as 6 night, 5 day version.
Days 1 & 8: Arrive & depart Pralognan
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Self Guided & Guided Walking
7 nights/6 days walking
Time taken: 4hrs30-6hrs per day
Ascent: 330-1100m per day
When: 15 June to 15 Sept
Accomm: 3 star hotel in Pralognan &
dormitories in mountain huts on trek
Basis: Full Board (except 1 lunch)
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
Pass Cascade de la
Fraiche, trek base of
Aiguille de la Vanoise
At Col de la Vanoise
you face Grande Casse Descend Valley de la Vanoise,
contour below Pointe de la
Rechasse. Follow valley
Doron de Termignon. Option:
to lac d'Arpont, glacier views Below peak La Dent
Parachée. Cross streams
& valleys, ascend &
descend to reservoirs
Plan d'Amont & d'Aval
4hrs30 +1100m 5hrs30 +330m 6hrs +770m
Linear Trail
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Day 5
Day 6 Day 7
Above reservoirs
before Col du
Barbier. Descent to
refuge below
Aiguille Doran Ascend beside Tete Noire,
reach Col Chavière. De-
scend to refuge. Option
for excursion to Lac Blanc
below Col du Souffre Descend below Roc de
la Valette. Option
ascend Petit Mont
Blanc. Descend to
Pralognan
5hrs +350m 5hrs +900m 5hrs +800m
Trekking Tour of Mont Viso
Explore the spectacular & wild mountain scenery around Mont Viso, an imposing, isolated peak rising to 3841m in the
Piedmont, Italy. A hut-to-hut trek that’s ideal for those who like high altitude and wild mountain landscapes.
Highlights
Welcoming mountain huts in the Italian Alps
Great wildlife including the Lanza Salamander which
is only found around Mont Viso
Wild and rocky landscapes under the immense faces
of Mont Viso
Breath-taking panoramas & beautiful lakes
Trekking between gites & mountain huts carrying
your own gear for the whole trip
Option of extra night at end of trek. Option of
transfer from Montauphin-Guillestre train station
in Queyras to first accommodation
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/7 days walking
Time taken: 5-6hrs30 per day
Ascent: 350-1250 per day
When: 16 June to 17 Sept
Accomm: Small dormitories in mountain huts
& gites
Basis: Half Board
Linear Trail
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Arrival:
Queyras
or trans-
fer from
train Climb to pass
on Italy border.
Descend to Val
Pellice. Climb to
Refuge Granéro To France via
Haute Guil
Valley. Climb to
Perthuis du Viso
& on to hut Walk on moraines
of Glacier Noir of
Mont Viso. To Col
du Viso option to
summit Viso Mozzo Cross San
Chiafredo &
descend to Val
Varaita. Climb to
foot of Mont Viso Climb to col. Op-
tion: summit Punta
Losetta. Descend
Vallon di Soustra to
Chianale Climb Dell Antolina
Option: Laghi Blue
direct to border
via Rocca Bianca or
Tete des Toillies Climb Col Saint Veran.
Option: summit Pic Cara-
mantran. Climb Col Vieux
& descend Bouchouse
Valley. Back to start
5hrs30 +1150m 6hrs +1250m 6hrs +350/720m 6hrs30 +700m 5hrs30 +550m 5/6hrs30 +1100m 6hrs30 +530m
Alps, France & Italy. Self Guided Walking Holidays