Back hike

Refuge of the Dent Parrachée

Aussois
© Hiking above the dams ofAussois - refuge de la Dent Parrachée - MO. JL Rigaux - OT AUSSOIS

A hike accessible to all walkers with a panoramic view of the Plan d'Amont and Plan d'Aval dams, the Dent Parrachée and other surrounding peaks.

Complementary welcome

  • Minimum age: 5 years

Environments

  • Lake or body of water within 300 m
  • Lake view
  • Mountain view
  • In the mountains
  • G.R. Itinerary within 1 km

Rates

Free access.

Good plans

Possibility of access by taking the Gran Jeu chairlift - time to go: 1h30

Itinerary

  • Distance 4.2km
  • Type of route Round trip
  • Elevation gain 500m
  • Negative elevation gain 500m
  • Daily duration 02h45
  • Marked itinerary Yes
  • Nature of the land Earth, Not suitable for strollers
  • Maximum altitude 2511m

Opening period

From 15/06 to 30/09.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

  • Subject to favorable weather conditions

  • Subject to snow conditions

Spoken languages

  • French

Adapted tourism

  • Not wheelchair accessible

Location

Access via the dam road. FromAussois, follow the signs for the Plan d'Aval and Plan d'Amont dams, Parc National de la Vanoise. 7 km, narrow road - no buses allowed.

Animals

Animals accepted : No

Animals are forbidden in the Vanoise National Park

Tips and suggestions

  • Possibility of access by taking the Gran Jeu chairlift - time to go: 1h30

  • Starting point: Plan d'Amont dam parking lot
    Trail type: PNV maintained trail
    Markings: yellow PNV signs

Refuge of the Dent Parrachée
Parking du barrage de Plan d'Amont 73500 Aussois
  • Distance 4.2km
  • Daily duration 02h45
  • Elevation gain 500m
  • Negative elevation gain 500m
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