R2 - Dos de Crêt Voland From le Villard

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

3534OTR - LES TROIS VALLÉES RESISTANTE MODANE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE

17.20€

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

3532OT - MASSIF DU BEAUFORTIN MOUTIERS LA PLAGNE

17.20€

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

3534OT - LES TROIS VALLÉES MODANE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE

13.90€

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

TOP75003 - MASSIF DE LA VANOISE

13.90€

TOP100D73 - SAVOIE CHAMBÉRY ALBERTVILLE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE PNR DU MASSIF DES BAUGES

202 JURA ALPES DU NORD

Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN

Scale : 1:150 000

5.90€

NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Scale : 1:250 000

6.80€

NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Scale : 1:2 500 000

7.00€

Description

This hike will allow you to discover all the levels of the mountain between a dense coniferous forest and the open summit tundra: it's a thousand colours and a thousand summits! With the bonus of discovering a refuge like no other.

It is when you enter the forest that you will understand the interest of a hike at altitude. Take a deep breath of the undergrowth and don't hesitate to caress the green and humid mosses: it is said to be a source of energy!

And you will need it to reach the Dos de Crêt Voland. Up there, a vast tundra-like plateau awaits you. In autumn, the place is decked out in multicoloured hues.

And what a view! Don't forget your binoculars because with this visibility on prestigious summits such as the Meije or the Grande Casse, you will be fulfilled! And the new orientation table will be very useful for you as the number of peaks is incredible.

On the way back, some ruins of old alpine farms indicate that we are on a high grazing area.

A short diversions to the refuges at La Traie is necessary in this pretty alpine setting where delicious tastings await you, as well as an educational farm that will delight the youngest.

Technical Information

Walking

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

5h30mn

Dist.

13 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

Parking du Villard Méribel - Les Allues , 73550 Méribel

Lat : 45.443035Lng : 6.548953

Points of interest

Picnic are of Le plan de la Croix

Picnic area of Le plan de la Croix (path towards Col de la Lune)

Méribel - Les Allues 73550 Les Allues

Méribel - Les Allues 73550 Méribel

Picnic area of Le plan des Danses

Le Plan des Dances with watering point (path towards Col de la Lune)

Plateau de la Traie Méribel - Les Allues 73550 Les Allues

Refuge de la Traye

Immersed in a natural setting, come and enjoy the many activities on offer at Refuge de la Traye, the first top-of-the-range refuge in the French Alps: spa, snowshoe hiking, tobogganing, zip-lining, rifle shooting and skiing, etc.A beautiful escape in the middle of the mountains, the Refuge de la Traye, created in 1982 and completely renovated, makes the hospitality business an exception! With the complete renovation and expansion of the Refuge de la Traye, a new model of hospitality has been born: this is the first high-end refuge in the French Alps... Welcome to this unique and atypical refuge with its charming mountain chalets, combining authenticity and refinement. With luxury service, sport, well-being, gastronomy, meetings, Le Refuge de la Traye offers its guests a quest an exceptional experience. Be immersed in a family and friendly atmosphere which accompanies the intimate and discreet spirit of the Refuge's small slice of paradise. While maintaining a strong local roots in respect for traditions, the Refuge offers and uses innovative and connected technologies in a spirit of eco-responsibility.

Les Allues Méribel - Les Allues 73550 Les Allues

Refuge of Christ

Refuge du Christ, Les Allues

Villard Méribel - Les Allues 73550 Méribel

Saint Michel Archange Chapel

Built at the end of the XVIth Century.

Le Villard Méribel - Les Allues 73550 Méribel

Communal Basin Le Villard

This is the closest to the chape basin, three other basins still exist in the village.