A field of blue flowers stands out in the foreground, with slender stems and delicate petals. In the background, a mountainous landscape looms under a sky of pastel shades, ranging from yellow to red.
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An Alpine landscape unfolds with majestic mountains in the background, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. In the foreground, a winding path cuts through lush green meadows dotted with
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An Alpine landscape at sunset, with majestic mountains in the background. A smiling person stands on a hiking trail surrounded by greenery, wearing a jacket and hat, evoking an atmosphere of dusk.
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A natural landscape. In the centre, a stone path stretches across a shallow stream, where people are walking. The surface of the water is clear, allowing the background to be seen, while shades of yellow and
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A wooden chalet stands at the foot of a majestic mountain, surrounded by greenery. The mountain, with its steep slopes and snow-covered areas, dominates the landscape, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding countryside.
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A spectacular mountain panorama reveals majestic peaks with jagged edges. In the foreground, a winding path crosses green slopes dotted with rocks. To the left, a number of
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A stone chalet set at the foot of majestic mountains, surrounded by greenery. The building has a tiled roof and wooden balconies, creating a rustic and welcoming atmosphere. Trees and bushes
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A wooden chalet sits at the foot of a majestic mountain, surrounded by natural scenery. The mountain, with its craggy peaks and areas of residual ice, stands proudly in the background. The sky
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A group of three people stand on the edge of a cliff, admiring a mountainous landscape at sunset. The silhouettes of the mountains can be seen in the background, bathed in warm shades of pink and orange.
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An elegant stone chalet nestled at the foot of majestic mountains. The building features a slate roof and wooden beams, creating a rustic charm. The surroundings are lush with trees and plants.
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Two ibex are standing on rocky ground, surrounded by vegetation. One of the animals, in the foreground, is seen in profile with large spiral horns, while the other is slightly in the background,
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A chamois stands on a pile of rocks, briefly illuminated by the sunlight. It has a brownish coat and distinctive horns that stand out on its head. The background is a blue sky
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A group of eight people are sitting on a green lawn, surrounded by yellow and white wild flowers. All the participants seem joyful, raising their arms in celebration or excitement. In the background
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Two marmots are resting on a carpet of wild flowers and green grass. They are lying on their backs with their legs in the air, seemingly playing or basking in the sun. The natural setting
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A marmot stands on the green ground, surrounded by yellow flowers and small plants. The sun illuminates its brown coat, highlighting its soft, full texture. It stares straight ahead with a curious expression
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A captivating mountain landscape, characterised by majestic peaks shrouded in light clouds. A winding path cuts through lush greenery, while steep ridges rise up in the background.
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A field of blue flowers stands out in the foreground, with slender stems and delicate petals. In the background, a mountainous landscape looms under a sky of pastel shades, ranging from yellow to red.
An Alpine landscape unfolds with majestic mountains in the background, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. In the foreground, a winding path cuts through lush green meadows dotted with
An Alpine landscape at sunset, with majestic mountains in the background. A smiling person stands on a hiking trail surrounded by greenery, wearing a jacket and hat, evoking an atmosphere of dusk.
A natural landscape. In the centre, a stone path stretches across a shallow stream, where people are walking. The surface of the water is clear, allowing the background to be seen, while shades of yellow and
A wooden chalet stands at the foot of a majestic mountain, surrounded by greenery. The mountain, with its steep slopes and snow-covered areas, dominates the landscape, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding countryside.
A spectacular mountain panorama reveals majestic peaks with jagged edges. In the foreground, a winding path crosses green slopes dotted with rocks. To the left, a number of
A stone chalet set at the foot of majestic mountains, surrounded by greenery. The building has a tiled roof and wooden balconies, creating a rustic and welcoming atmosphere. Trees and bushes
A wooden chalet sits at the foot of a majestic mountain, surrounded by natural scenery. The mountain, with its craggy peaks and areas of residual ice, stands proudly in the background. The sky
A group of three people stand on the edge of a cliff, admiring a mountainous landscape at sunset. The silhouettes of the mountains can be seen in the background, bathed in warm shades of pink and orange.
An elegant stone chalet nestled at the foot of majestic mountains. The building features a slate roof and wooden beams, creating a rustic charm. The surroundings are lush with trees and plants.
Two ibex are standing on rocky ground, surrounded by vegetation. One of the animals, in the foreground, is seen in profile with large spiral horns, while the other is slightly in the background,
A chamois stands on a pile of rocks, briefly illuminated by the sunlight. It has a brownish coat and distinctive horns that stand out on its head. The background is a blue sky
A group of eight people are sitting on a green lawn, surrounded by yellow and white wild flowers. All the participants seem joyful, raising their arms in celebration or excitement. In the background
Two marmots are resting on a carpet of wild flowers and green grass. They are lying on their backs with their legs in the air, seemingly playing or basking in the sun. The natural setting
A marmot stands on the green ground, surrounded by yellow flowers and small plants. The sun illuminates its brown coat, highlighting its soft, full texture. It stares straight ahead with a curious expression
A captivating mountain landscape, characterised by majestic peaks shrouded in light clouds. A winding path cuts through lush greenery, while steep ridges rise up in the background.

Hiking

Tour of the Vanoise trekking

July to September
5 days| 4 nights
Level 3
Eco-score 4/5

What you will experience

Hiking in the heart of France's oldest national park, la Vanoise - the kingdom of alpine wildlife
A five-day tour in the company of a passionate mountain guide
Nights in isolated refuges with a mountain atmosphere
Breathtaking high mountain scenery: on the horizon, Grande-Casse and its procession of peaks accompany your days of walking.

Itinerary

DAY 1 / 5
Distance
6.5km
D+
850m
Night
refuge

We'll meet at 9am in Pralognan-la-Vanoise, where you'll meet your group and guide: welcome, briefing and equipment check.

Once the equipment has been checked, we'll begin our first ascent to the Col de la Vanoise refuge. During the hike, we'll have the chance to admire the breathtaking panorama of the Grande Casse, the highest peak in the massif, and the Aiguille de la Vanoise, the famous limestone spine that stands in the middle of a breathtaking landscape.

Surrounded by majestic mountains, we'll also cross the mythical Lac des Vaches on a stone path in the middle of the water. We'll finish the day in the Col de la Vanoise refuge, perched at an altitude of 2517 metres, where we'll spend a warm evening in authentic surroundings.

DAY 2 / 5
Distance
14km
D+
250m
Night
refuge

Let's continue our discovery of the Vanoise National Park! From our refuge, we'll walk to our second stopover, the Arpont refuge.

Along the way, we'll come across a wealth of fauna, including ibex, ermines, chamois, marmots, golden eagles, bearded vultures and black grouse. The flora is just as exceptional: there are more than 1,700 species - a third of France's flora!

After a great day's walking, we'll meet up at the refuge, where we'll have a chance to sample some tasty local cuisine!

DAY 3 / 5
Distance
800m
D+
20km
Night
refuge

After a good night's sleep in the Arpont refuge, we'll be embarking on our longest day's walking.

On the programme: a magnificent hike along wild, mineral paths on the slopes of the Alpine pastures, crossing impressive mountain torrents and breathing in the fresh mountain air.

After a 7-hour day's walk, we'll have a well-deserved rest at the refuge at the bottom of Aussois.

DAY 4 / 5
Distance
17km
D+
1400m
Night
refuge

On this fourth day, we'll be getting up early for our biggest ascent yet: we'll be setting off to discover the Col d'Aussois, a gradual immersion in the mineral world of the Alps.

We'll leave behind the low grasses and wild flowers. This is a place where minerals reign supreme. When the sky clears, we'll be able to see the peaks in the distance. If we turn our gaze northwards, the Roof of Europe will reveal itself majestically. We'll have an exceptional view of Mont Blanc.

At the end of the day, for those who haven't had enough, there's a chance to make the return trip to the Tête de l'Observatoire, a viewpoint rising to 3016 metres and offering a wide panorama of the various glaciers. Back to the refuge after around 7 hours' walking.

DAY 5 / 5
Distance
6km
D+
285m

On this final day, we'll descend from the Valette refuge to our starting point. We'll be walking for 4 hours in magnificent surroundings. A great way to end our tour of the Vanoise!

The guides who will lead your adventure

Guide Laurence - Mountain Leader (AMM)

Laurence

Mountain Leader (AMM)

FrenchFrench
EnglishEnglish

I've always had a passion for experiencing the great outdoors, whether in the mountains or on the high seas. What particularly motivates me is sharing the precious moments and countless surprises that the mountains have to offer, because I'm convinced that wonder and simplicity are powerful values for all of us!

Find out more about Laurence

What's included in the price

Included

Supervision: Laurence, your mountain leader, will supervise you for the 5 days.
Accommodation: Each night you will sleep in a different high mountain refuge. These have a certain level of comfort (beds with blankets, sanitary facilities and electrical sockets).
Catering: All meals are included except for the picnic on the first day. All meals will be cooked by local chefs to help you discover the region's specialities and local produce.
Safety equipment: radio, GPS and first-aid kit will be provided by your guide.

Not included

Picnic on the first day
Transport to the meeting point
Your personal consumption
Anything not included in "what the price includes".

What level should you expect

Level 3
  • You're looking for an itinerant mountain hike but also a physical challenge
  • You're capable of walking an average of 15km with an average climb of 750m (max. daytime climb of 1400m D+)
  • You're not afraid of carrying a rucksack on your hikes
  • You've already done some mountain walking

Getting there

Start: Pralognan-la-Vanoise (09h)
End: Pralognan-la-Vanoise (16h)

Transport

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  • Departure station > Paris Gare de Lyon (SNCF)

Take a train to Moûtiers Salins-les Thermes Brides-les bains station (SNCF)

  • Paris Gare de Lyon > Moûtiers Salins-les Thermes Brides-les bains (SNCF)

From there, we can organise a shuttle to Pralognan la Vanoise.

  • Moûtiers > Pralognan la Vanoise.

Plan your journey (carpooling, train,...) in the most economical and ecological way with Tictactrip

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No car?

You should know that we encourage carpooling between participants by creating a WhatsApp group 15 days before departure: an opportunity to get to know each other before you even start your expedition!


How to register

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Step 1

Choose your departure date and number of participants

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Step 2

Book online by paying a deposit or the full amount directly. It is also possible to book by telephone by calling +32 474 97 09 38 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
  • If the minimum number of participants is reached, departure is confirmed!
  • If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will give you a full refund.
Departure is confirmed 15 days in advance for adventures lasting more than 4 days. Departure is confirmed 7 days prior to departures of less than 4 days.
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Step 3

In the case of a deposit, the remaining amount will be debited from your account before departure.

Your reviews

The opinions of our participants who have placed their trust in us

Frequently asked questions

How comfortable are the refuges?

The high mountain refuges offer a certain level of comfort: you'll sleep in beds with blankets provided (you'll just need to bring a meat bag for hygiene reasons). Half the refuges you'll sleep in have hot showers. So it's easy to get some rest after a great day's hiking.

Should I carry my rucksack?

Yes, this expedition does not involve the transfer of luggage by vehicle, so you will have to carry your bag during the hikes.

⛈ What happens if the metreo is wrong?

If the weather is bad but does not represent a danger to participants during the expedition, the activity will continue. If the weather becomes dangerous, the activity will be cancelled and replaced by an alternative offered by our professional guides.

What is included in the price of a DiscoveRent shipment?

At Wildhartt, we attach particular importance to price transparency for our shipments. Our approach is based on a clear breakdown of costs, aimed at providing a better understanding of the elements included in the total amount. Here's how we allocate the percentages:

  • 30% for our guides: We believe that our experienced guides play a crucial role in the success of each activity. That's why we make sure we allocate a significant proportion to pay for their expertise and supervision.
  • 35% for accommodation and food: We consider comfortable accommodation and quality food to be essential elements of an enriching experience.
  • 10% for equipment and transport: The safety and comfort of our participants is paramount. With this part of the total amount, we can guarantee that the equipment required is in excellent condition and adequate for each activity. Transport costs also come into play when they are essential during an expedition.
  • 25% for expedition participation and running costs: These costs cover the logistical, administrative and organisational aspects of the expedition, as well as the overall management of the experience, from start to finish.

Our aim is to provide you with a trustworthy, high-quality experience, while being transparent about how the final cost of your shipment is shared. If you have any further questions about our prices, please contact us here.


Can I privatise this expedition for my group?

Yes, all our expeditions can be privatised for a group already formed on the dates of your choice. To make a privatisation request, go to the expedition of your choice and privatise it using the button under the "see departures" button.

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