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Vallon de Prariond

Vallon de Prariond
Vallon de Prariond
Vallon de Prariond
Vallon de Prariond
Vallon de Prariond
Vallon de Prariond
Vallon de Prariond
Vallon de Prariond
Vallon de Prariond
Vallon de Prariond
Vallon de Prariond

Description

Reaching the Prariond refuge and the headwaters of the Isère river, at an altitude of over 2,000 metres, means discovering the exceptional world of the high mountains, ideal for observing high-altitude flora and fauna.

After passing through the noisy, narrow and vertiginous Malpasset gorges, you enter a wide valley dotted with small streams tumbling down the slopes and forcing you to cross a number of small bridges: children will be able to frolic happily at last!

A whole living world then awaits you, between the thousand colors of the mountain flora and the intermittent whistling of the marmots posted there like lookouts.

In the distance, you can make out the refuge where Meije, the janitor and her team, will welcome you to share a moment of conviviality over local and organic produce. And for an even greater experience, what better way than to stay overnight?
Memories guaranteed!

And the bravest can continue on to the Col de la Loze for a sneak peek at our Italian friends.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2h15mn
Dist.
6 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Départ: Parking du Pont St Charles , 73150   Val-d'Isère
Lat : 45.454906Lng : 7.038087

Date and time

  • From 01/06/2026 to 31/10/2026

Additional information

Open period

From 01/06 to 31/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Updated by

Agence alpine des territoires - 13/06/2025
www.agate-territoires.fr
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Environments

Mountain location

Contact

Phone : 04 79 06 06 60

Email : info@valdisere.com

Website : https://www.valdisere.com/

Type of land

Not suitable for strollers

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Savoie Mont Blanc on foot" guidebook

Map references :
TOP 25 IGN - 3633 ET - Tignes / Val d'Isère

Location complements

5 km from the village of Val d'Isère on the road to the Iseran pass

Tricky passages

Secure passages in the Malpasset gorges. Take care with children and people prone to vertigo.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

0/ Parking du Pont Saint-Charles.
1/ Take the winding upward path before entering the Malpasset gorges. Beware of a few sheer passages which may impress those prone to vertigo.
2/ At the end of the gorge, the path runs flat until you reach the Prariond refuge.
3/ From the refuge, it's possible to continue towards the Col de la Lose (2957 m), which takes around 2 hours one way and involves a climb of +663 m.
4/ Return by the same route

Animals

No. Vanoise National Park

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾