GR 55 La Vanoise
Savoie, France
Point-to-point trail in Savoie, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 34.7 mi (55.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 11,581 ft (3,530 m)
- Est. Time
- 17 hr 5 min
- High point
- 9,134 ft (2,784 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Toilets: Toilettes sèches 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from start
- Drinking water: Fontaine Saint-Laurent 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Drinking water: Source du Vin 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge du Roc de la Pêche 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge Le Repoju 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Le Parc Isertan 16 mi (25.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Le Chamois 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.8 mi (27 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cascade de la Fraîche 17 mi (27.4 km) from start
- Shelter 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge des Barmettes 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Mémorial de Lt. Porcher et l'adjudant Rosier du 13e bataillon de chasseurs alpins 1895 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge du Col de la Vanoise 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from start
- Shelter: Blockhaus du col de la Vanoise 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Pont de la Croe-Vie 24.3 mi (39.1 km) from start
- Spring 25.8 mi (41.5 km) from start
- Campsite 27.6 mi (44.5 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge de la Leisse 27.6 mi (44.5 km) from start
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Questions about GR 55 La Vanoise
How long is GR 55 La Vanoise?
GR 55 La Vanoise is 34.7 mi (55.9 km) long. Most people take about 17 hr 5 min. It climbs 11,581 ft (3,530 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,134 ft (2,784 m).
How hard is GR 55 La Vanoise?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for GR 55 La Vanoise?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Place du Champ de Foire.
Are there water and toilets on GR 55 La Vanoise?
Drinking water on the way at 0.4 mi (0.7 km), 2.8 mi (4.5 km), 2.8 mi (4.5 km), 2.9 mi (4.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 2.7 mi (4.4 km), 12.7 mi (20.4 km), 13.4 mi (21.5 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is GR 55 La Vanoise shaded?
Mostly exposed (17% under trees).
What can you do on GR 55 La Vanoise?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near GR 55 La Vanoise?
Chez Paule, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Auchan Supermarché, 0.2 mi (0.3 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for GR 55 La Vanoise?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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