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Les 3 Cols - Stage 2 - From the Péclet Polset refuge to the Saut Refuge
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Description
Set off for 3 days around the Pointe des Corneillers. Each stage is magnificent, with beautiful lakes and sublime views of the glaciers.
The second day is a succession of magnificent high mountain landscapes.... The turquoise waters of Lac Blanc, the ascent to the Col du Soufre under the Gébroulaz glacier and then the mineral descent to the refuge du Saut.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Additional information
Open period
From 15/06 to 15/09.
This route is accessible outside the snow season and subject to favourable weather conditions. It is advisable to book huts in advance. Refuges manned at this time of year.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Pralognan-la-Vanoise - 18/08/2025
www.pralognan.com/
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Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Riverside
Near shuttle stop
Lake view
Mountain view
Close to a public transportation
Close to GR footpath
Waterside
In a nature reserve
Panoramic view
Contact
Phone : 04 79 08 79 08
Email : info@pralognan.com
Website : https://www.pralognan.com/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pralognan/
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
From Albertville, take the RN90 to Moûtiers, then follow signs for Bozel, then Pralognan-la-Vanoise. From the village, take the road towards the Chavière valley as far as the Pont de la Pêche car park.
There is a free shuttle bus from the village centre to the car park in July and August.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Downloadable from:www.pralognan.com/
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3534OT Les 3 Vallées
Reception complements
Drinking water points at the Ritord mountain pasture and in the refuges.
Recommended equipment: poles, good walking shoes and warm clothing...
Rules in the heart of the Vanoise National Park :
- Do not bring dogs, even on a lead
- Do not pick or collect flowers, fruit, insects or minerals
- Take away all your rubbish
- Do not disturb the tranquillity of the area or the wildlife by noise, shouting or sound equipment
- Do not camp or bivouac EXCEPT near certain refuges
- Do not light fires
- Stay on the paths and avoid cutting the paths when descending
- Do not practice paragliding or other aerial sports
- Do not mountain bike
- Do not use motorised vehicles
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
2/ DAY 2 : From the refuge, head for the Col du Soufre, passing Lac Blanc / D+: 397m / D-: 735m / Walking time: 3h45 /All along this path, you can contemplate the magnificent Glacier de Gébroulaz / From the pass, descend into the valley to the refuge du Saut /
Animals
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