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    In this page, you will find informations and advices we can give, based on our experience

    Vanoise National Park

    What to do if you have little time : Cows Lake - Pralognan la Vanoise

    Advice : before hiking, get weather forecast because the weather can change quickly in the mountains. Bring warm clothing.

    Pralognan la Vanoise : Cows Lake - Long Lake - Vanoise Pass

    Place not to miss  

    Length and duration of the hike3h30 one way

    Time to spend1 day

    Fee

     

    Free

    Superb hiking that leads successively to Cows Lake, Long Lake and the Vanoise Pass. It takes about 3h30 to go to the refuge of the Vanoise Pass. The ascencion is quite important (2950 feet). In summer, the Cows Lake can be crossed on a stone path. 

     

    Access : from the parking Fontanettes in Pralognan (start of the ski lift Genepy). Then follow the GR55.

    Pralognan la Vanoise : Cirque of Genepy

    Place worth a visit  

    Length and duration of the hike2h00 one way

    Time to spend5 hours

    Fee

     

    Free

    This hike is about 4 hours round trip with about 1800 feet of elevation. It leads close to the Genepy glacier. Nice because it is not very crowded and through beautiful landscapes. We can see waterfalls. 

     

    Access : departure is from "le pont de la peche" in Pralognan. Take the GR55 to Ritort.

    Pralognan la Vanoise : White Lake

    Place worth a visit  

    Length and duration of the hike5 miles one way

    Time to spend5 to 6 hours

    Fee

     

    Free

    Fairly long hike, about 10 miles round trip, with an elevation of 2300 feet, that leads to a pale green lake. The path leading to the lake is relatively easy, but the last part (ascent to the refuge) is the most difficult. 

     

    Access : from the parking "pont de la peche" in Pralognan. Then follow the left bank of the river on the GR55 to the Peclet-Polset refuge. Continue on the path down to the White Lake. The return is by the same route.

    Pralognan la Vanoise : Fraiche Falls

    Place to visit if you're in the area  

    Length and duration of the hike30 minutes

    Time to spend1 hour

    Fee

     

    Free

    Easy family hike of thirty minutes. Caution : wet floor so slippery. 

     

    Access : behind the campground of Pralognan.

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