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 at a mountain hut in advance. Stay on the trails, follow the signs, and take your trash with you.

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Close to GR footpath
• Less than a 10-minute walk from a bus stop

Itinerary

• Distance 81 km
• Itinerary type One way
• Positive elevation gain 3317m
• Negative elevation gain 3315m
• 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

From the A43, take the Modane exit, then drive up the Maurienne Valley to Bonneval-sur-Arc. Parking is available along the Route de l'Arc.
By bus: Line S52/S53 – Lavoir Village stop. For more information, see the HMV mobility guide.

Documents

• LOGO-HIKING-COLLECTION
• Mean Martin Loop - 5-day hike_Bonneval-sur-Arc
• Full flyer describing the 5-day Méan Martin workshop (PDF)

Animals

Animals accepted: No

Pets 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