Hiking at the Refuge du Fond d'Aussois - Stage 2 - From the Refuge du fond d'Aussois to Aussois

This gentle escapade is an ideal way to try out roaming in the Vanoise National Park. Skirting the rhododendron-lined Lac de Plan d'Amont, it takes you into the heart of the Fond d'Aussois valley, where the refuge nestles.

Additional welcome

Refuge en Famille" label. 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

• Lake view
• Mountain location
• In a nature reserve
• Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 4.8km
• Route type One-way ticket
• Elevation gain 144m
• Negative gradient 463m
• Daily duration 01h45
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy yellow signs PNV
• Nature of the land Ground, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 2333m

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 your departure. Information on trail and hut access conditions is available from the tourist office.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

Departure from the refuge du fond d'Aussois - accessible only on foot

Documents

• Refuge du Fond d'Aussois - a wild valley in the Vanoise - 2-day hike_Aussois

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Pets are not allowed in the Vanoise National Park.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• 2/ From the refuge, retrace your steps to the crossroads. Turn left towards Refuge de la Fournache. The route continues gradually downhill to the foot of the dam / Option to return via La Fournache.