Refuge du Plan du Lac

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Refuge du Plan du Lac
The refuge and the Grande Casse summit

The refuge and the Grande Casse summit

location Department of Savoie ; Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes , France
Mountain range Vanoise massif
Geographical location: 45 ° 20 '44.2 "  N , 6 ° 50' 15"  E Coordinates: 45 ° 20 '44.2 "  N , 6 ° 50' 15"  E
Altitude 2385  m
Refuge du Plan du Lac (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)
Refuge du Plan du Lac
owner Private
Built Renovation in 1974
Construction type Refuge
accommodation 42 beds, 0  camps
Winter room 20  bearings
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The Refuge du Plan du Lac is a refuge located in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region . The privately operated refuge, located at an altitude of 2385 m, is located in the area of ​​the Vanoise National Park .

history

The building of the refuge was built in 1974.

description

The refuge offers 42 hikers a place to sleep when it is open. Outside of this time, 20 stores are available.

Access

The normal route begins at the Bellecombe car park, accessible via the D126 department road, at an altitude of 2307 m. The car park can be reached by public transport. From the parking lot you can reach the hut after about 45 minutes on a drivable path.

Ascents

For the ascent and descent to the Pointe de Lanserlia (2909 m) you should allow 5 hours. On the ascent, you have to overcome a difference in altitude of 535 m.

Transitions

  • The easy circular route Balade du Lac Blanc offers beautiful views of the Vanoise glaciers. You should allow 3 to 4 hours for the path, which is 150 meters in altitude
  • Transition to the Refuge de l'Arpont (5 hours, difference in altitude 310 m): the path leads over the GR 5 long-distance hiking trail
  • Transition to Refuge de la Femma (3 hours, almost flat): can also be planned as a circular route.
  • Transition to Refuge de la Leisse (3h30, difference in altitude 310 m): The path leads through the original Leisse valley. After about 1 hour to get to the refuge Refuge Entre-Deux-Eaux past
  • Transition to the Refuge du Col de la Vanoise (3h30, difference in altitude 500 m): beautiful path that rewards at the end with a view of the Grand Casse glacier.

particularities

The refuge is only a few hundred meters from the confluence of the Torrent de la Rocheure and Leisse streams . From this point of confluence, the resulting brook is called Doron de Termignon .

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