2-day hike to the FondAussois - Stage 1 - From the Carrière parking lot to the FondAussois

Name: 2-day hike to the FondAussois - Stage 1 - From the Carrière parking lot to the FondAussois
Address: Route départementale 108, Aussois, 73500
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

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 at a refuge in advance. Stay on the trails and follow the signs, and take your trash with you.

Environments

Lake view
Mountain location
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
30–40 minutes by car from the bus stop

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

Distance 4.4 km
Route type One-way ticket
Elevation gain 349m
Daily duration 02h00
Signposted itinerary Yes
Beaconing accuracy yellow signs PNV
Nature of the land Ground, Not suitable for strollers
Maximum altitude 2333m

Opening period

This route is accessible outside of snow season and is subject to favorable weather conditions. Check the local weather forecast in real time up until 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 dam car park 7km from Aussois.

Itinerary

Documents

FondAussois Mountain HutAussois 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

1/ From the dam parking lot, continue along the dirt road overlooking the dam. The trail climbs gently along Lake Plan d'Amont to the Pont de la Séteria. After crossing the stream, continue to the crossroads, then leave the GR5 (Refuge de la Fournache) and turn left toward the Refuge du FondAussois. Once on the plateau, pass by the Chapelle Notre-Dame des Anges, built in 1886 by Louis Couvert. The route then passes the Chalet de la Marie, which served as the refuge until 2003. After a final climb, you arrive at the new FondAussois (CAF), built in 2004. If you're feeling more adventurous, you can venture up to the ColAussois the Pointe de l'Observatoire at 3,015 m (beware, it's much steeper): allow 3 hours and 15 minutes round trip.