Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
Parc national de la Vanoise (cœur), Savoie, France
Out-and-back trail in Parc national de la Vanoise (cœur), Savoie, France. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 6 mi (9.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,837 ft (560 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 55 min
- High point
- 8,232 ft (2,509 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Refuge des Barmettes 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Mémorial de Lt. Porcher et l'adjudant Rosier du 13e bataillon de chasseurs alpins 1895 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge du Col de la Vanoise 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
How long is Refuge du Col de la Vanoise?
Refuge du Col de la Vanoise is 6 mi (9.6 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,837 ft (560 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,232 ft (2,509 m).
How hard is Refuge du Col de la Vanoise?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Refuge du Col de la Vanoise?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Refuge du Col de la Vanoise?
Drinking water on the way at 0.4 mi (0.6 km), 6 mi (9.6 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Refuge du Col de la Vanoise shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Refuge du Col de la Vanoise?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Refuge du Col de la Vanoise?
Les Barmettes, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Sport 2000, 1.4 mi (2.3 km).
Is this a good week for Refuge du Col de 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.
Trails near Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
- Marmottes Savoie · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Crêtes Savoie · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Bochor Savoie · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Les Pariettes Savoie · Hard · 1.6 mi (2.5 km)
- Combe Savoie · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Fontanettes Savoie · Moderate · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- Piste du Génépi Savoie · Easy · 3.2 mi (5.1 km)
- Campanules Savoie · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
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