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Lake of the Cows – Col de la Vanoise Refuge loop from Pralognan-la-Vanoise

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Lake of the Cows – Col de la Vanoise Refuge loop from Pralognan-la-Vanoise

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Lake of the Cows – Col de la Vanoise Refuge loop from Pralognan-la-Vanoise

05:09

13.0km

860m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very 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 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc national de la Vanoise (cœur)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.95 km

Barmettes Refuge

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It is a very pretty stone refuge, located at an altitude of 2,010 meters. You can eat and spend the night there.

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2.80 km

Approach trail to the Aiguille de la Vanoise

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This region is one of the most beautiful I have seen on the GR5 from Lake Geneva to Nice.

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4.26 km

Lac des Vaches

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A pretty mountain lake, which can still be completely frozen in June. Bivouac prohibited!

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4.54 km

Lake of the Cows

Highlight • Lake

It is a very beautiful lake surrounded by peaks, located at 2,318 meters above sea level. A nice path in flat stones allows you to cross it.

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5.66 km

Long Lake

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It is a very pretty alpine lake, surrounded by glaciers.

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6.36 km

Col de la Vanoise Refuge

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The Col de la Vanoise refuge is located at an altitude of 2,518 meters and offers a spectacular view of the Grande Casse. The setting is amazing! It is possible …

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9.33 km

The Salt Road

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The Salt Route is a historic site, used since the Bronze Age. Almost a place of pilgrimage!

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

4.27 km

4.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

3.51 km

3.40 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

3°C

-4°C

22 %

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Lake of the Cows – Col de la Vanoise Refuge loop from Pralognan-la-Vanoise

Barmettes Refuge

Approach trail to the Aiguille de la Vanoise

Lac des Vaches

Lake of the Cows

Long Lake

Col de la Vanoise Refuge

The Salt Road

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