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Lac de la Partie hiking trail
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Description
Starting from the magnificent hanging valley of the Orgère river, this
hike through the Vanoise National Park invites you to discover one of its
treasures: La Partie lake, with its infinitely pure and transparent waters.
As you follow the path that winds up through the forest, you're infused with
the soothing scent of pine. In the autumn, the sun's rays play kaleidoscopic
tricks, casting a thousand colours on the forest canopy. In the summer, if you
stay quiet as you leave the shelter of the forest and enter a more rugged,
rocky environment, you might catch a glimpse of the marmots.
Listen carefully: was that a whistle, coming from the rocks? It's the cry of a
sentinel wanring the rest of the colony that you're here. All marmots to their
burrows! If you stay quiet and still, you might see a little head cautiously
popping of the ground.
La Partie, a picturesque little lake, is a haven of peace among the surrounding
peaks and the Polset glacier.
The more intrepid hikers can keep going, up to Col de Chavière.
Then, it's time to turn back, as there's a delicious meal awaiting you at Orgère
refuge. With Le Gault and Millau, that's a promise!
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/07/2026 to 15/10/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 01/07 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise - 23/12/2025
www.cchautemaurienne.com
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Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Mountain view
Waterside
Mountain location
In a nature reserve
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Close to a public transportation
Near shuttle stop
Contact
Phone : 04 79 05 99 06
Email : info@hautemaurienne.com
Website :
https://www.haute-maurienne-vanoise.com
http://www.cchautemaurienne.com/jy-vais-en
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Grit
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
By bus: Line 1 - Orgère stop.
By car: park in the parking lot just above the Orgère refuge.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Map and booklet "Haute Maurienne Vanoise. 115 walks and hikes - 35 trail routes. For all levels" (sold for €10 in Tourist Offices) - Red route n°84
Map references :
Carte IGN 3534OT - Les Trois Vallées
Reception complements
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.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.
Animals
No. Pets are not allowed on this hike in the Vanoise National Park.
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