Tour de Mean Martin - 5-day hike

In proximity to glaciers, walk in the heart of these big spaces. Discover the amazing diversity of landscapes, a potted version of the Vanoise National Park's fauna and flora. The itinerary will be enjoyed by average level walkers.

Description

In contact with glaciers, walk in the heart of wide open spaces.

On this tour, you'll discover an extraordinary diversity
diversity of landscapes, and the fauna and flora of the Vanoise
national park.

This itinerary will be appreciated by medium-level hikers, for its long but moderately uneven stages.

Everyone will be delighted by the warm welcome and comfort of the refuges.

Additional welcome information

You must book your overnight stay in a refuge in advance. Stay on the trails, following the signs, and take your garbage with you.

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Close to GR footpath
• Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Itinerary

• Distance 80km
• Itinerary type One way
• Positive elevation gain 2700m
• Negative elevation gain 2700m
• Roaming duration 5 days
• Marked itinerary Yes
• Marking details GR5 (red and white paint) + PR (yellow)
• Nature of the terrain Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 2976m

Opening period

From 01/06 to 30/09.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

Car access and parking
From the A43, exit at Modane, then drive up the Maurienne valley to Bonneval-sur-Arc. Parking outside Bonneval village.

Documents

• Tour de Mean Martin - 5-day hike
• LOGO-COLLECTION-RANDO

Animals

Animals accepted: No

Animals are not allowed in the Vanoise National Park.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• DEPARTURE: Bonneval sur Arc
  
  1/ DAY 1: Bonneval-sur-Arc (1790 m) - Refuge de Vallonbrun (2272 m)
  Duration: 5h / Difference in altitude: + 598 m / - 126 m
  
  2/ DAY 2: Refuge de Vallonbrun (2272 m) - Refuge du Plan du Lac (2364m)
  Duration: 6h30 / Ascent: + 690 m / - 600 m
  
  3/ DAY 3: Refuge du Plan du Lac (2364 m) - Refuge du Fond des Fours (2537m) / Duration: 6h / Ascent: + 737 m / - 564 m
  
  4/ DAY 4: Refuge du Fond des Fours (2537 m) - Refuge du Carro (2759 m)
  Duration: 7 h / Ascent: + 1103 m / - 550 m
  
  5/ DAY 5: Refuge du Carro (2759 m) - Bonneval-sur-Arc (1790 m)
  Duration: 3h / Ascent: - 950 m / - 0 m