Walking tour of La Turra

Name: Walking tour of La Turra
Address: 43 route des barrages, Aussois, 73500
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Aussois

You'll love these sun-soaked terraces facing the famous peaks. Enjoy
breathtaking views of the landscape falling away below you as you go
up in the chairlifts.

Description

Here's a taste of the Vanoise glacier tour!
As soon as you set foot on this neatly terraced GRP® hike, your eyes are
irresistibly drawn to the endless ridges that climb up to Pointe de Bellecôte,
on the Mont Froid. And if the weather goes your way, you might even spot the
Meije, the Aiguilles d'Arves and the Écrins majestically rising up on the horizon.
Enough daydreaming?! The bleating of the herds echoes all through the
alpine pasture.
And when you get to La Turra, who knows what you'll find in the sky? The
cliffs here are highly prized by aerial sports enthusiasts due to the very unique
updraft of warm air they produce. Birds of prey and bearded vultures also
delight in this exceptional "thermal" all year round. Impossible to say which
of these flying creatures will show up today...
And if you have the privilege of being led by a mountain guide, don't miss
your chance to fully take in the magic of the place: head over to the "moon hole
hole", a remarkable rocky arch, to admire the view of the Râteau d'Aussois.

Additional welcome

The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.

Minimum age: 8 years

Environments

Mountain view
Mountain location
Close to a public transportation
Close to GR footpath
In a nature reserve
Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

Distance 6.6km
Route type Round trip
Elevation gain 320m
Negative gradient 320m
Daily duration 03h00
Signposted itinerary Yes
Beaconing accuracy Mixed marking (PNV and GR)
Nature of the land Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
Maximum altitude 2350m

Opening period

From 15/03 to 15/10.
Accessible by ski lift in summer.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions

Location

The hike starts at the top of the Grand Jeu chairlift.
By bus: Line S52 - Maison d'Aussois stop.
By car: park in the parking lot next to the Maison d'Aussois.

Itinerary