Wildlife weekend in Vanoise (Savoie)
Duration : 3 days
France, Northern Alps
Level : intermediate
from 400 € / p. from 4 to 12 persons
Infos & Booking
Description
In late spring, chamois, ibex, marmots, birds and many other animals emerge from winter.
The Whitsun weekend is the right time and a great opportunity to discover this little people of hair and feathers in a preserved environment, that of the Vanoise National Park in Savoie, far from the important summer frequentation.
So join me for these 3 days rich in unforgettable encounters!
This weekend's highlights:
- The setting of the Vanoise National Park, a protected and preserved area.
- Exceptional flora and fauna.
- Magnificent landscapes, between valleys and high mountains.
If you would like to continue your discovery of the mountains, I also offer a discovery of mountain plants in Savoie, as well as mountain knowledge courses in Maurienne on botany and human environment as well as the forestry, geology and meteorology. And if you would like to take home some great shots from your outings, you can opt for this photography workshop in Saint-Jean-d'Arves.
Program
D1: First observations in the Orgère valley.
Meet at the Modane railway station then transfer to the Orgère hut.
Departure from the parking lot for a short hike to warm up and make the first observations in the Orgère valley.
Positive and negative altitude difference: 215 meters, 3 hours of walking.
D2: Lac de la Patie and Polset valley.
Slightly longer hike to observe chamois and marmots.
Return and arrival are in different places.
D+: 645 meters, D-: 800 meters, 5 hours of walking.
D3: Hiking in a new sector in Aussois or Termignon, depending on snow conditions in altitude.
Indeed, at the end of May some sectors may still be very snowy and make hiking difficult.
The exact itinerary will be decided at the last minute, depending on conditions.
About 5 hours of walking.
Note: Itineraries and walking times are given for information only. They are subject to change for organizational, safety or weather-related reasons.
The price includes
- Supervision by the mountain leader.
- Accommodation.
- Catering.
- Tourist taxes.
The price does not include
- Transport to and from Modane, about one hour drive from Chambéry or Albertville.
- Snacks.
- Drinks.
- Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".
Accommodation
Refuge or lodge.