Via Alpina: Tignes Lake to Leisse Refuge
From the shores of Tignes Lake, pass two Cols on your way to the peaceful refuge below Grande Motte.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 701 m
- Descent
- 306 m
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From the shores of Tignes Lake, pass two Cols on your way to the peaceful refuge below Grande Motte.
Moderate Hiking
A walk along the rocky alpine pastures, facing the majestic glacial cirques of the Arc springs.
Moderate Hiking
Cycling route following the Rhone river from Switzerland to the Med
Moderate Road Biking
Ski this huge descent which starts from the col splitting the two Tarentaise giants - the Grande Motte and the Grande Casse.
Severe Ski Touring
This multi-day tour takes you around the Grande Casse in spectacular scenery.
Severe Ski Touring
A stunning face on the large mountain of Pierre Brune which flanks the southern end of the Vallon de la Leisse, descending back into the valley towards the Refuge de la Leisse.
Severe Ski Touring
An extremely challenging descent where a fall is completely out of the question for almost the entirety of the route
Extreme Freeride Skiing
A great peak that provides an epic day out for strong ski tourers, or the perfect training peak for the fit!
Moderate Ski Touring
A rarely visited gem that takes you through some breathtaking alpine terrain.
Severe Ski Touring
Steep, consistently exposed and tricky route finding - one for the seasoned experts.
Extreme Ski Touring
A wild face which quickly funnels into a narrow couloir leading back to Tignes via the Vallon de la Leisse.
Extreme Ski Touring
pilliers de la tour de notre dame
Difficult Alpine Climbing
Aiguilles d'Arves, la centrale et la tête de chat(septentrionale) par leur voies normal aller retour à la journée depuis le parking
Moderate Alpine Climbing
Trek in Hannibal's footsteps on a 3 day hiking trip crossing the Alps,
Moderate Hiking
Traverse of the French Alps oin opposite direction
Difficult Hiking
Trekking over the French Alps from the Geneva Lake to Mediterrian
Difficult Hiking