This family mountain walk in the Vanoise National Park takes you to the beautiful Lac Blanc and the refuge of the same name. At the lake you have a beautiful view of La Dent Parachée (3,683m), the glaciers of L'Arpont and Chasseforêt. If you go around the lake you can take a look at the Gorges du Doron. A couple of lamb vultures nest in the Gorges. Right above the lake is the refuge du Lac Blanc where you can enjoy the view. Furthermore, during the walk you will pass the old hamlet of La Chavière and the chapel of Sainte Marguerite.
Distance: 6 km.
Time: 3h00.
Grade: Easy.
Type: Circular.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Not allowed.
Height gain: 378 meters.
Trail: 98% unpaved.
Marking: Signs.
Hiking shoes recommended.
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Gorges du Doron.
You start from the parking in the direction of the ruins of the old farmhouse Croétet, then you climb further to a col. On the col you have a nice view of the Lac du Lait and the Lac Blanc. You descend to the Lac Blanc. Here you can choose to walk around the lake, count on an half hour extra. At the rear of the Lac Blanc you have a beautiful view of the Gorges du Doron. A pair of lamb vultures nest in the Gorges. You can walk from the lake to the higher refuge du Lac Blanc. From the refuge it goes via a dirt road in the direction of the parking of Bellecombe. Here you walk along a beautiful path to the old hamlet of La Chavière and a little further you reach the Chapelle Sainte Marguerite. You descend from the chapel to the parking.
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