4 m away
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
Palafour Lift Hike
Espace Killy
Tignes and Val d'Isère
Vanoise Massif
Instead of riding the lift, follow this hike to reach the top of the Palafour Lift and extend the Aiguille Percée hike.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 462 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
Instead of riding the Palafour Chairlift to access the Aiguille Percée route, follow this hike from the base area (near the Office de Tourisme) up to the top of the Palafour Lift.
Description
Stay focused on the path you are on and don’t be distracted by the trails reserved for mountain biking (VTT) nearby. Instead, follow the signs for Aiguille Percée.
The route ascends continuously, and often with some steeper parts. Despite being steep, this trail is relatively easy. No scrambling is required.
Once at the top of Palafour lift, continue following signs for Aiguille Percée and use the description provided under "L'Aiguille Percée" adventure.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Dog friendly
- Family friendly
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- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 731 m
- Descent
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- Distance
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- Descent
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- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 199 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 59 m
- Descent
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- Distance
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- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
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Le Fornet -> Col de la Bailletta -> Passage de Picheru
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- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
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- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 961 m
- Descent
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Col des Fours from Manchet
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- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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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
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Guidebooks in this area
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