L'Aiguille Percée
A hike to one of the best geological curiosities in Vanoise National Park: the "eye of the needle" and a spectacular high alpine ridgeline trail.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 199 m
- Descent
- 662 m
Scenic Hikes Around Tignes and Val d'Isère
With everything from leisurely loops to terrific climbs, and all kinds of alpine vistas to be admired, Tignes and Val d'Isère are perfect for keen hikers looking for spectacular views.
Hiking Moderate, Difficult
Description
Amble through lush green mountain pastures and witness the scenery gently give way to gruff, brown, rocky ridgelines as you climb higher and higher towards snow-capped peaks. With the chance to discover secluded refuges and traditional alpine hamlets, and to spot native wildlife such as the Ibex and Bearded Eagle, every journey set out on foot becomes its own unique Savoie adventure.
The hikes in this guidebook have been selected because they all take you through stunning scenery. The majority are nice circular routes, ranging in strenuousness. For a quiet and remote route that will take you up high and away from it all, try Le Fornet, Col de la Bailletta, or Passage de Picheru. If you’re looking for something easier on the legs and with plenty of amenities on the way, try Tour of the Pointe du Chardonnet, which keeps you closer to the Tignes resort.
Routes included
Palafour Lift Hike
Instead of riding the lift, follow this hike to reach the top of the Palafour Lift and extend the Aiguille Percée hike.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 462 m
- Descent
- 0 m
Pointe de Fresse / Ice Tignes
A true alpine experience with high exposure along the Tovière ridge.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 59 m
- Descent
- 169 m
Le Vallon du Prariond
A medium length hike through gorges past grazing animals and leading towards a Col at 2957m.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 955 m
- Descent
- 955 m
Col de la Galise
Alternative Col hike from Vallon du Prariond
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 949 m
- Descent
- 949 m
Col de la Bailletta from le Fornet
A long-distance hike with a rare landscape on arrival.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 906 m
- Descent
- 906 m
Col des Fours from Manchet
This hike towards the Col and Lake Grand Fond in Vanoise National Park offers a superb view of the glaciers, the peaks, and a beautiful lake.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Tour of the Pointe du Chardonnet
A combination of the Tignes Resort and the heart of the national park. The contrast is amazing but telling of the history of the Vanoise.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 793 m
- Descent
- 793 m
Col de la Madeleine and Lac d'Ouillette
Discover Lac d'Ouillette, hidden from view from the Val d'Isere resort and onwards to a remote, rugged Col.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 961 m
- Descent
- 961 m
Le Fornet -> Col de la Bailletta -> Passage de Picheru
A stunning and strenuous round circuit through the Bailletaz Nature Reserve, passing above the glacial Lac de la Sassière.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Pointe des Fours from le Pont de la Neige
A short, accessible summit hike to the rugged heights of Pointe des Fours from the Snow Bridge close to Col d'Iseran.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 545 m
- Descent
- 545 m
Aiguille de la Grande Sassière Summit
This summit climb provides a high alpine challenge along a ridgeline beside Sassière glacier, with stunning views the entire route.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
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
Via Alpina: Tignes Lake to Le Monal
A lovely route with lakes, a dam, traditional alpine hamlets, and beautiful views of Mount Pourri.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 731 m
- Descent
- 951 m
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