Le Tour de la Grande Casse - Stage 3: Leisse Refuge - Barmettes Refuge

Located at 2487 m, this refuge of the Vanoise National Park is located in the heart of the park on the route of the GR55 and Via Alpina. Its small lake, pastures and wildlife make it the ideal place for a relaxing stopover.

At the gateway to Vanoise National Park, the Barmettes Hut offers breathtaking views of the entire valley. In a truly majestic setting at this ideally located, warm and cozy Savoyard chalet, rest and relax or enjoy traditional local cuisine.In both summer and winter, you can reach the hut either on foot by taking one of hiking trails or the Génépi chairlift.

Located at more than 2500 meters elevation, Col de la Vanoise Pass is a fantastic place for anyone who loves spending time in the mountains.Hikers will marvel at the postcard-perfect decor, while mountaineers will use the pass as their starting point to climb the highest peak in Vanoise National Park, the mighty Grande Casse (3852 meters). During the summer, you can take the Mt. Bochor aerial tram or the Génépi Chairlift.

This fun hike to enjoy as a family takes you to the foot of the mighty Grande Casse, the highest peak in the Vanoise Range. From the lake, it takes 45 minutes to walk to the Col de la Vanoise Hut and the area’s other mountain lakes.For this relatively easy hike, you can use the aerial tram or Genépi Chairlift in summer to take you to a higher starting point. It takes approximately one hour to hike to the lake from the Les Barmettes hut, which is located right at the boundary of Vanoise National Park. You will be walking along what was formerly referred to as “Salt Road,” and will also see many marmots all along the way.