Grand Bec refuge loop (From Fontaine Froide)
Planay Hiking itinerary
Route
:
BOUCLE
Daily duration (minutes)
:
300
Distance (km)
:
8.1
Route
:
800
Level black - very hard
Departure/Arrival
Point of interest
Circuit n° 1
- Environment :
- Mountain location
Informations
- SITRA services :
- Route
- Route 2405
- Typologie promo SITRA :
- Not recommended in bad weather
- Parking :
- Car park
- SITRA services :
- Services
Equipments & Services
- Passages delicats :
- En juin certains ruisseaux et/ou névés peuvent être délicats à traverser en raison de la fonte des neiges, n'hésitez pas à vous renseigner au préalable auprès de la gardienne.
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Informations
Grand Bec refuge loop (From Fontaine Froide)
Route de Plan Fournier
Parking de Plan Fournier
73350
Planay
Phone : +33 4 79 55 03 77
Presentation
Definitively the Lord of the valley ! Perfect trail to discover landscapes and alpine pastures way of life. Take a break and enjoy a night at Grand Bec refuge. For mountain beginners, return trip to the refuge.
How to go:
After Planay village take the road on the left in the direction of Chamberanger. Before Chamberanger, take the road at the right side which reaches Plan Fournier (1723m) where you can find a small parking with some places.
At the gate of the Vanoise national Park, in a beautiful place, a small refuge sits at the bottom of the Vuzelle’s peak, with a nice view on the Grand Bec Mountain, on the Vallonet peak and on the Chavière valley.
This walk is easy to reach with children, parents, grand-parents, walkers or mountain climber.
To go up:
You will find a sign at the beginning in Plan Fournier; follow the direction of the Grand Bec refuge. Footpath and sign are clearly visible. Crossing the forest, and then going up through a comb under the Vuzelle and the same name pass. This way to go up has a really nice view on the valley of Bozel, the Lauziere Massif and the Vanoise Massif.
NB: In June, certain streams and/or névés can be tricky to cross because of the melting snow, so don't hesitate to ask the warden at the Refuge du Grand Bec beforehand.
After Planay village take the road on the left in the direction of Chamberanger. Before Chamberanger, take the road at the right side which reaches Plan Fournier (1723m) where you can find a small parking with some places.
At the gate of the Vanoise national Park, in a beautiful place, a small refuge sits at the bottom of the Vuzelle’s peak, with a nice view on the Grand Bec Mountain, on the Vallonet peak and on the Chavière valley.
This walk is easy to reach with children, parents, grand-parents, walkers or mountain climber.
To go up:
You will find a sign at the beginning in Plan Fournier; follow the direction of the Grand Bec refuge. Footpath and sign are clearly visible. Crossing the forest, and then going up through a comb under the Vuzelle and the same name pass. This way to go up has a really nice view on the valley of Bozel, the Lauziere Massif and the Vanoise Massif.
NB: In June, certain streams and/or névés can be tricky to cross because of the melting snow, so don't hesitate to ask the warden at the Refuge du Grand Bec beforehand.
Security
Take the weather forecast before leaving.
Don’t forget to drink to eat and have a break.
Equipment
Equip yourself with good shoes and clothes well suited for mountains.
Carry IGN map. This map is provided for information purposes only.
Good behaviour
Stay on track.
Respect the environment .
Be careful with herds, keep your dog on leash.
Be careful with your waste, bring it back with you.
Take the weather forecast before leaving.
Don’t forget to drink to eat and have a break.
Equipment
Equip yourself with good shoes and clothes well suited for mountains.
Carry IGN map. This map is provided for information purposes only.
Good behaviour
Stay on track.
Respect the environment .
Be careful with herds, keep your dog on leash.
Be careful with your waste, bring it back with you.
OuverturesFrom 15/06 to 30/09 daily.
Depending on snow condition
Please note that outside this period, the footbridge on the route is dismantled.
Depending on snow condition
Please note that outside this period, the footbridge on the route is dismantled.
To know
Topos pas à pas0/ Plan Fournier 1,723 m
1/ At the crossroads, take the path on the right 1,750 m
2/ At the crossroads, take the path on the right 1,812 m
3/ Continue along the path on the mountainside 1,850 m
4/ Take the path that climbs to the left 1,950 m
5/ Grand Bec refuge 2403 m
6/ Take the path on the right along the mountainside 2390 m
7/ Follow the path that descends to the left 2390 m
8/ Continue along the path that descends 2330 m
9/ At the crossroads, take the path on the right (Plan Fournier above) 2970 m
1/ At the crossroads, take the path on the right 1,750 m
2/ At the crossroads, take the path on the right 1,812 m
3/ Continue along the path on the mountainside 1,850 m
4/ Take the path that climbs to the left 1,950 m
5/ Grand Bec refuge 2403 m
6/ Take the path on the right along the mountainside 2390 m
7/ Follow the path that descends to the left 2390 m
8/ Continue along the path that descends 2330 m
9/ At the crossroads, take the path on the right (Plan Fournier above) 2970 m
Alerte visiteursThis hike is accessible with a dog, but we advise you to keep your dog on a lead throughout the entire route. This helps to protect wildlife, preserve flora and ensure the peace and quiet of other hikers.
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