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4-day Méan Martin walking tour - Stage 4 - From the Fond des Fours refuge to the Villaron hamlet
Description
Do you dream of escaping to the great outdoors? Take a walk through the heart of the Vanoise National Park and get close to the glaciers. This escape will delight hikers in good physical condition who are already accustomed to roaming the mountains.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Additional information
Open period
Itinerary accessible outside snow periods and subject to favorable weather conditions. Check the local weather forecast in real time up to the day of departure. Information on trail and hut access conditions is available from the tourist office and the Vanoise National Park.
Updated by
Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise - 16/03/2026
www.cchautemaurienne.com
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Environments
Overview on river
Close to GR footpath
Mountain view
Panoramic view
Lake view
Mountain location
In a nature reserve
Contact
Phone : 04 79 05 99 06
Email : info@hautemaurienne.com
Website : https://www.haute-maurienne-vanoise.com
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Grit
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Departure from the Fond des Fours refuge - accessible on foot only.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
IGN Top 25 3633 ET Tignes Val d'Isère - Haute Maurienne
IGN Top 25 3634 OT Val Cenis - Charbonnel
Reception complements
You are in a protected area. Pets are not allowed in the Vanoise National Park.
You must book your overnight stay in a refuge in advance.
Stay on the trails and follow the signs, and take your garbage with you.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
4/ After a short morning climb to the Col des Fours, this final stage promises a gentle return. Overlook Lac du Grand Fond and its crystal-clear waters. You're sure to come across a number of day-hikers who've come up to challenge their "first 3000". Located at the foot of the pass, it reflects the purity of the sky in this place where the stone colors vary from gray to coppery brown.
In an area that seems totally dedicated to wildlife, chamois and ptarmigan may well escort you on your descent. Cross the snow bridge and listen to the flow of the Lenta torrent. You can plan a gourmet stopover or end the stage at Bonneval-sur-Arc. If you're feeling more adventurous, you can round off this escapade with a foray onto the "chemin du petit bonheur", a trail full of surprises. To prolong the dream, enjoy a final meal at the gîte de la Bâtisse. The janitor will tell you all about her Nordic travels.
Animals
No. Pets are not allowed on this hike in the Vanoise National Park.
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