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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Pralognan-La-Vanoise

Pralognan-la-Vanoise – Col de la Vanoise Refuge loop from Pralognan-la-Vanoise

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Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Pralognan-La-Vanoise

Pralognan-la-Vanoise – Col de la Vanoise Refuge loop from Pralognan-la-Vanoise

Hard

13

riders

Pralognan-la-Vanoise – Col de la Vanoise Refuge loop from Pralognan-la-Vanoise

02:51

19.2km

1,110m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.28 km for 739 m

After 8.34 km for 125 m

After 9.06 km for 890 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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609 m

Pralognan-la-Vanoise

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Pralognan-la-Vanoise is a pretty little mountain village, perched at an altitude of 1,400 meters and crossed by the Doron de Pralognan. It is also a winter sports resort. You will …

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6.28 km

Barmettes Refuge

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It is a very pretty stone refuge, located at an altitude of 2,010 meters. You can eat and spend the night there.

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7.57 km

The Salt Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The Salt Route is a historic site, used since the Bronze Age. Almost a place of pilgrimage!

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8.57 km

Lac des Vaches

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A pretty mountain lake, which can still be completely frozen in June. Bivouac prohibited!

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8.85 km

Lake of the Cows

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It is a very beautiful lake surrounded by peaks, located at 2,318 meters above sea level. A nice path in flat stones allows you to cross it.

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10.1 km

Long Lake

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It is a very pretty alpine lake, surrounded by glaciers.

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10.8 km

Col de la Vanoise Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Col de la Vanoise refuge is located at an altitude of 2,518 meters and offers a spectacular view of the Grande Casse. The setting is amazing! It is possible …

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10.9 km

The Vanoise Pass

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The Col de la Vanoise is located at an altitude of 2,516 meters. It is a magnificent passage, where we are surrounded by imposing peaks.

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.92 km

6.57 km

3.00 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

4.61 km

3.24 km

3.17 km

1.61 km

627 m

194 m

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Highest point (2,510 m)

Lowest point (1,410 m)

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