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Hike to the mountain hut Le Mont pourri
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A beautiful panoramic climb in the heart of the Vanoise where chamois and ibex are not rare. And you can discover an unusual place that promotes mountaineering and who knows, your next adventure will be to reach the Mont-Pourri!
Discover the "real life" of mountain people by talking to the Sévalière alpagistes who will tell you, if you are lucky enough to meet them, some anecdotes about this very special life. And it is surrounded by herds of heifers that you will progress even higher to reach the Mont Pourri refuge where you will have a panoramic view of the north face of Bellecôte and the summits of the Vanoise. From here, a bearded vulture high in the sky is not to be excluded, as well as chamois and ibexes which, like you, will be delighted to refresh themselves by crossing the various nants. It is there that an eco-museum is perched recounting the exploits of the mountaineers of the Peisey valley: a must-see! And a short half-hour detour to the sheep lake is highly recommended as the cotton grass is so beautiful, like an army of small white balls reflected in the clear water.
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Office de Tourisme de Peisey Vallandry - 13/10/2025
www.peisey-vallandry.com
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Location complements
Take the direction of the Rosuel refuge. At the place called Les Lanches turn left to reach Beaupraz
Open period
All year round.
Subject to favorable weather.
Type of land
Rock
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Contact
Phone : 04 79 07 94 28
Email : info@peisey-vallandry.com
Website : http://www.peisey-vallandry.com
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Topo Beaupraz to the Regaud museum via the Mont Pourri refuge:
Start: Lanches - Beaupraz bridge (1,500 m)
1/ Cross the hamlet. At the entrance to the forest turn right. Pass overhead after the ruins of Loyes (2031 m)
2/ You then cross the Sévolière mountain pasture and turn left. The CAF refuge (2 3070 m) is the starting point for other hikes. Overnight stay is recommended.
3/ Less than an hour's walk from this refuge is the former starting point for the ascent to Mt Pourri: the Regaud refuge (2 460 m). It is a small museum which recounts the history of the assaults. Worth a visit! All around: glacial moraine flora.
4/ From the refuge, head towards the Plagne lake to the Carro ruins (2,200 m).
5/ We find the path that goes straight back north on a balcony above the cliffs. We reach the Lauyes and then go back down to Beaupraz on the path that led up.
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