Mountain hut link
Planay Hiking itinerary
Route
:
Aller / Retour
Daily duration (minutes)
:
360
Distance (km)
:
14
Route
:
1270
Level black - very hard
Departure/Arrival
Point of interest
Circuit n° 1
On the road towards Pralognan la Vanoise, take the road to Chambéranger, on the left going up after the village of Planay, and on the right going down from Pralognan la Vanoise.
Once in Chambéranger, take the mountain road towards Plan Fournier. Once in Plan Fournier, follow the signs (yellow signs) towards the Refuge du Grand Bec.
Once in Chambéranger, take the mountain road towards Plan Fournier. Once in Plan Fournier, follow the signs (yellow signs) towards the Refuge du Grand Bec.
- Environment :
- Mountain location
Informations
- SITRA services :
- Route
- Route 2767
- 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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Mountain hut link
Route de Plan Fournier
Parking de Plan Fournier
73350
Planay
Phone : +33 4 79 55 03 77
Presentation
A route for experienced hikers, linking two high Alpine valleys via a high-altitude pass.
A route between the Grand Bec mountain hut and Plan des Gouilles, with the option of returning via the Tour du Merle (allow around 2 hours extra)
A route between the Grand Bec mountain hut and Plan des Gouilles, with the option of returning via the Tour du Merle (allow around 2 hours extra)
Start: From Plan Fournier, follow the path to the Grand Bec mountain hut.
Then, from the hut, follow the signs for Fontaine Froide. Pass at the foot of the former Culaz Glacier and the Grand Bec, crossing the streams.
At the junction, take the glacier path on your right and follow the signposts for Col des Gallinettes/Refuge du Plan des Gouilles. Once at the pass, head towards Champagny en Vanoise via the valley leading to the foot of the Grande Marianne pass.
Cross this ridge, then descend the scree slope and boulder field to the Refuge du Plan des Gouilles.
From the refuge, head slightly downhill and take the path on the left, towards the Chalets de Méribel and then the Tour du Merle. Once at the Tour du Merle, head down towards Plan Fournier.
Then, from the hut, follow the signs for Fontaine Froide. Pass at the foot of the former Culaz Glacier and the Grand Bec, crossing the streams.
At the junction, take the glacier path on your right and follow the signposts for Col des Gallinettes/Refuge du Plan des Gouilles. Once at the pass, head towards Champagny en Vanoise via the valley leading to the foot of the Grande Marianne pass.
Cross this ridge, then descend the scree slope and boulder field to the Refuge du Plan des Gouilles.
From the refuge, head slightly downhill and take the path on the left, towards the Chalets de Méribel and then the Tour du Merle. Once at the Tour du Merle, head down towards Plan Fournier.
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 01/07 to 31/10 daily.
Depending on snow condition.
Depending on snow condition.
To know
Topos pas à pas1/ From Plan Fournier, follow the path to the Grand Bec refuge.
2/ Then, from the refuge, follow the signs for Fontaine Froide.
3/ At the junction, take the glacier path on your right and follow the signs for Col des Gallinettes/Refuge du Plan des Gouilles.
4/ Once at the pass, head towards Champagny en Vanoise. Descend the scree slope and rocky terrain to the Plan des Gouilles refuge.
5 / From the refuge, head slightly downhill and take the path on the left, towards the Chalets de Méribel and then the Tour du Merle.
6/ Once at the Tour du Merle, head down towards Plan Fournier.
2/ Then, from the refuge, follow the signs for Fontaine Froide.
3/ At the junction, take the glacier path on your right and follow the signs for Col des Gallinettes/Refuge du Plan des Gouilles.
4/ Once at the pass, head towards Champagny en Vanoise. Descend the scree slope and rocky terrain to the Plan des Gouilles refuge.
5 / From the refuge, head slightly downhill and take the path on the left, towards the Chalets de Méribel and then the Tour du Merle.
6/ Once at the Tour du Merle, head down towards Plan Fournier.
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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