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Plume Fine hike to the Refuge de la Femma
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Description
As you joyfully step through the gates of the Vanoise National Park, the
merry mood of the Rocheure torrent embraces you, accompanying you
throughout your adventure. Sometimes you're on the left bank, sometimes
on the right, heading to "the world's end"!
What a boon in the summer, to have a bus that drops you off at your start point!
For the more athletic, the route that goes via the Plan du Lac refuge from
Bellecombe is a good warm-up. In full view of those glaciers that have
inspired made so many seasoned mountaineers, the miles just go flying by.
Pay close attention to these oversized scree slopes, they are home to chamois
and ibex. And what's that little black spot in the sky? Could it be a bearded
vulture, eyeing you from the heights of a thermal air current or one of its
favourite nesting perches? If you're lucky, you might get a photo of this
species, very rare in Haute Maurienne Vanoise. Standing at attention in front
of its burrow, a marmot sentinel announces your arrival.
By the time you get to the refuge, your thirst for adventure has been awakened.
Next time, you'll definitely spend the night here... But for now, why not order
a refreshing homemade kefir to quench your thirst?
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 15/05/2026 to 15/10/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 15/05 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
Riverside
Overview on river
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
Grit
Not suitable for strollers
Ground
Location complements
By bus: Line 2 - Plume Fine stop.
To get there by car: you must park in the Bellecombe parking lot (fee payable July-August). The rest of the way to the starting point is on foot or by line 2.
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) - Itinéraire bleu n°44
Map references :
Map IGN 3633ET - Tignes Val-d'Isère
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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