Alert

Alerts

To see around
See more
Open
Close
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show

Oups... It would appear that Cirkwi does not have permission to use your location.

Presentation
Description
Map
Points of interest
Ratings and reviews
See around

Tour du Thabor - Stage 4 - From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite to the Refuge des Drayères

Tour du Thabor - Stage 4 - From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite to the Refuge des Drayères
Tour du Thabor - Stage 4 - From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite to the Refuge des Drayères
Tour du Thabor - Stage 4 - From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite to the Refuge des Drayères
Tour du Thabor - Stage 4 - From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite to the Refuge des Drayères
Tour du Thabor - Stage 4 - From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite to the Refuge des Drayères
Tour du Thabor - Stage 4 - From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite to the Refuge des Drayères
Tour du Thabor - Stage 4 - From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite to the Refuge des Drayères
Tour du Thabor - Stage 4 - From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite to the Refuge des Drayères
Tour du Thabor - Stage 4 - From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite to the Refuge des Drayères
Tour du Thabor - Stage 4 - From the Granges de la Vallée Etroite to the Refuge des Drayères

Description

A wild itinerary, bathed in lakes and scree, awaits you. Linking the Maurienne Valley, the Haut Val de Suze and the Clarée, this ancestral passageway promises sumptuous panoramas.

DAY 4: Les granges de la Vallée Etroite (1765 m) - Refuge des Drayères
Duration: 6h / Difference in altitude: +1000 m / - 650 m

From the Etroite Valley refuges, head up towards the Fonderie bridge. Before the bridge, there's a fork in the road on your left which climbs up towards Prat du Plan (when you came down from Le Thabor the day before, you came down this way). At Prat du Plan, take the path heading towards Lac du Chardonnet. You'll come across the new GR from the summit of Le Thabor. On this GR, head for the Col des Muandes, 2828m. From the pass, head towards Lac des Muandes and Lac Rond, then on to the refuge des Drayères.

Book online at: www.refugesclareethabor.com

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
6h
Dist.
174 km
Show more

Altimetric profile

Starting point

73450   Valmeinier
Lat : 45.07068Lng : 6.622316

Points of interest

image du object

Les Drayères mountain hut

Ski instructors and mountain guides Anne & Boris welcome you at the bottom of the Clarée valley. The refuge is ideally located in an area rich in lakes, at the start of a wide variety of itineraries.Friendly and comfortable: The atmosphere is warm and friendly. The refuge team welcomes you for a night, a stay, a meal or a snack. Warm up by the stove after your mountain outing and enjoy a moment of sharing or relaxation in the new lounge. A library and board games await you. In the bright and spacious dining room, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the valley floor. Each dormitory is equipped with cosy comforters, so a fitted sheet is all you need. There are also hot showers and a place to dry your shoes. The refuge belongs to the FFCAM. We can accommodate 64 people in dormitories of 4, 6 and 8 places. Whenever possible, we reserve a dormitory for the same group. The dining room and 4 dormitories for 32 people (with blankets) are at your disposal when you're not on guard duty. Please leave the refuge clean and pay for your night in the box inside the refuge. To facilitate our organization and the smooth running of the refuge, we ask you to book your half-board on line or by telephone during the seasons on +33 (0)4 92 21 36 01. Cuisine: We offer simple, healthy, home-cooked cuisine! Most of the products we use are organic or locally grown. If you wish, we can prepare snacks for your hikes the following day. Just let us know when you arrive at the refuge. All day long, we serve à la carte meals and offer the possibility of eating on the terrace in the sun or inside by the stove. In the evening, a communal meal is served in the dining room. For those with special dietary requirements, we'll do our best to accommodate. NEW YEAR'S EVE Come and enjoy the early winter powder at the refuge des Drayères. Whether you're ski touring or snowshoeing, it's ideally situated at the center of many easy itineraries. In a magical setting, you'll find the refuge in its coat of snow. We offer a convivial mountain meal, homemade mulled wine and a festive aperitif... Simplicity and sharing after a beautiful day in the mountains are part of the magic of life in a refuge during the winter season. Try the New Year's Eve experience at the Drayères refuge! For bookings, ensure your bed on our online reservation, deposit required: 10€ per person per night. For further information, please contact us by telephone on 06.45.74.07.93 Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information: Mail : refugedesdrayeres@gmail.com Phone : 04.92.21.36.01 Facebook : Gardien Refuge des Drayères

Haute Vallée de la Clarée 05100 Névache
- Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallees -
Consulter

Date and time

  • From 15/06/2026 to 15/09/2026

Additional information

Updated by

Agence alpine des territoires - 07/11/2025
www.agate-territoires.fr
Report a problem

Environments

Mountain view
Mountain location

Location complements

IGN 3535 OT Névache Mont Thabor - "Autour du Thabor" guidebook
Car access and parking
From the A43, exit at Saint-Michel-Valloire, then head towards Valloire
(D902), then Valmeinier 1500 (D215A). Go as far as the Chef Lieu and 100 m
left after the Taverne, follow "la ville Dessus" and park.

Contact

Phone : 04 79 59 53 69

Website : https://www.valmeinier.com/

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Topoguide "Autour du Thabor" (Around Thabor)

Map references :
IGN 3535 OT Névache Mont Thabor

Type of land

Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

4/ DAY 4: Les granges de la Vallée Etroite (1765 m) - Refuge des Drayères / Duration: 6h / Difference in altitude: +1000 m / - 650 m

From the Etroite Valley refuges, head up towards the Fonderie bridge. Before the bridge, there's a fork in the road on your left which climbs up towards Prat du Plan (when you came down from Le Thabor the day before, you came down this way). At Prat du Plan, take the path heading towards Lac du Chardonnet. You'll come across the new GR from the summit of Le Thabor. On this GR, head for the Col des Muandes, 2828m. From the col, head towards Lac des Muandes and Lac Rond, then on to the refuge des Drayères.

Animals

Yes. Natural area with no regulatory protection allowing dogs. However, dogs must be kept on a leash around flocks and herds to avoid disturbing wildlife.

Data author

Ratings and reviews

To see around
See more
Open
Close
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
Show
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! 🌳🥾