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Lake of the Cows – Col de la Vanoise Refuge loop from Refuge des Barmettes

Lake of the Cows – Col de la Vanoise Refuge loop from Refuge des Barmettes

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August 20, 2026

Lake of the Cows – Col de la Vanoise Refuge loop from Refuge des Barmettes

Moderate

04:20

11.3km

2.6km/h

550m

550m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Your route passes through a protected area

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Alpine Hut

1

1 m

Barmettes Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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2

2.26 km

Lac des Vaches

Highlight • Lake

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

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3

2.54 km

Lake of the Cows

Highlight • Lake

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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4

3.68 km

Long Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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5

5.55 km

Col de la Vanoise Lake

Highlight • Lake

Here is a small alpine lake, in a beautiful green setting.

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6

5.99 km

Round Lake

Highlight • Lake

It is a superb mountain lake, with crystal clear waters. The decor is truly breathtaking.

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7

6.54 km

The Vanoise Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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8

6.71 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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B

11.3 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.76 km

3.62 km

890 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

3.58 km

922 m

483 m

416 m

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