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2-day hike to the Fond d'Aussois Refuge - Stage 1 - From the Carrière parking lot to the Fond d'Aussois Refuge
Description
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.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/06/2026 to 30/09/2026
- From 01/06/2027 to 30/09/2027
Additional information
Open 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.
Updated by
Agence alpine des territoires - 20/04/2026
www.agate-territoires.fr
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Environments
Lake view
Mountain location
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
30 - 40 min from bus stop by car
Contact
Phone : 04 79 05 99 06
Email : info@hautemaurienne.com
Website : https://www.aussois.com
Type of land
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Departure from the dam car park 7km from Aussois.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN - 3534 OT - Les trois Vallées - Modane
Reception complements
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.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ From the dam parking lot, continue along the dirt road overlooking the dam. The path rises gently along the Lac de Plan d'Amont to the Pont de la Séteria. After crossing the torrent, continue to the crossroads, then leave the GR5 (refuge de la Fournache) to turn left towards the refuge du Fond d'Aussois. 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 was the refuge until 2003. After a final climb, you arrive at the new Fond d'Aussois refuge (CAF), built in 2004. If you're feeling more sporty, you can venture up to the Col d'Aussois and the Pointe de l'Observatoire at 3015 m (beware, it's much more vertiginous): allow 3h15 round trip.
Animals
No. Pets are not allowed in the Vanoise National Park.
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