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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Villaroger

Grand Cret – La Martin Refuge loop from Parking du Chantel

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Villaroger

Grand Cret – La Martin Refuge loop from Parking du Chantel

Moderate

4.7

(7)

58

hikers

Grand Cret – La Martin Refuge loop from Parking du Chantel

04:02

9.41km

730m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national de la Vanoise (cœur)

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1.93 km

Cross at the summit with a breathtaking view

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The cross can be seen for a very long time during the ascent. It motivates you in the final meters. The view of Mt. Blanc is very nice.

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1.96 km

Grand Cret

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A ruin: After the tough ascent from La Gurraz, you are unpreparedly rewarded by the view of both the Tignes dam and the glacier. You are bound to take a break!

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2.47 km

Bridge over the Gletschbach

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You have absolutely no idea how much water runs out of such a glacier.

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3.71 km

La Martin Refuge

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The La Martin refuge is superbly installed in a magnificent green setting.
The atmosphere is very pleasant, you can play board games or pick a book from the library.
The …

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4.64 km

View of the Glacier de la Martin

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Viewpoint on the Martin Glacier. possibility of climbing higher via the ridge path on the moraine

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9.41 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

2.80 km

2.44 km

543 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

2.87 km

2.80 km

559 m

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Sunday 21 June

22°C

12°C

47 %

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