Hike to the mountain hut Le Mont pourri

Description

Discover the "real life" of mountain people by talking to the Sévalière alpagistes who will tell you, if you are lucky enough to meet them, some anecdotes about this very special life. And it is surrounded by herds of heifers that you will progress even higher to reach the Mont Pourri refuge where you will have a panoramic view of the north face of Bellecôte and the summits of the Vanoise. From here, a bearded vulture high in the sky is not to be excluded, as well as chamois and ibexes which, like you, will be delighted to refresh themselves by crossing the various nants. It is there that an eco-museum is perched recounting the exploits of the mountaineers of the Peisey valley: a must-see! And a short half-hour detour to the sheep lake is highly recommended as the cotton grass is so beautiful, like an army of small white balls reflected in the clear water.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Topo Beaupraz to the Regaud museum via the Mont Pourri refuge:

Start: Lanches - Beaupraz bridge (1,500 m)

1/ Cross the hamlet. At the entrance to the forest turn right. Pass overhead after the ruins of Loyes (2031 m)

2/ You then cross the Sévolière mountain pasture and turn left. The CAF refuge (2 3070 m) is the starting point for other hikes. Overnight stay is recommended.

3/ Less than an hour's walk from this refuge is the former starting point for the ascent to Mt Pourri: the Regaud refuge (2 460 m). It is a small museum which recounts the history of the assaults. Worth a visit! All around: glacial moraine flora.

4/ From the refuge, head towards the Plagne lake to the Carro ruins (2,200 m).

5/ We find the path that goes straight back north on a balcony above the cliffs. We reach the Lauyes and then go back down to Beaupraz on the path that led up.

Ouverture

All year round.

Subject to favorable weather.

Tarifs

Free access.

Contact et accès

Beaupraz
73210 Peisey-Vallandry
Savoie (73)

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