Grand Bec refuge loop
Planay Hiking itineraryArray
Daily duration (minutes)
:
300
Distance (km)
:
8.1
Route
:
900
Level red ? hard
Departure/Arrival
Point of interest
Circuit n° 1
- Environment :
- Mountain location
Informations
- SITRA services :
- Distance (km) 8.1
- Route
- Route 2405
- Services :
- Pets welcome
- Parking :
- Car park
Download
Informations
Grand Bec refuge loop
Plan Fournier
73350
Planay
Phone : +33 4 79 55 03 77
- Reception :
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.
OuverturesFrom 01/07 to 31/10.
Depending on snow condition.
Depending on snow condition.
Pics
Pics
Linked offer
FICHE_INFO_A_L_ARRIVEE_DE
Planay
Back to basics: a warm and friendly, rustic, and peaceful atmosphere. Easy access: breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys, magical sunsets, and...
FICHE_INFO_AU_DEPART_DE
Planay
Located between the village and the alpine pasture, on the sunny side, “les montagnettes” are really small villages temporary inhabited according ...