Highlights of the stay
- A night in a refuge on the edge of a mountain lake
- An enchanting setting
- A wildlife easily observable
Day 1 : Climb to the refuge
Up 600m Down 190m 2h45 of walking
Welcome and briefing.
We start our ascent from the top of Samance. The ascent is progressive on the mountain pastures under the Buclon. Keep your eyes open, we are in the ibex habitat. Then the climb becomes slightly steeper under the aiguille verte. After the pass, our view opens up on the lake of Lessy. We start our descent in direction of the chalets of lessy small hamlet of mountain pasture.
Night in a refuge (Dormitory). Attention no shower and no water in the refuge.
Day 2 : Tour of the lake and return
Up 200m Down 600m 2h30 of walking
After a good night in the refuge and a good breakfast we are ready to go around the lake. Our ascent brings us back to the pass and we start our descent under the "aiguille verte" in order to join the beginning of our journey.
And if you still want more, why not try the multi-day treks?
Tour of the Vanoise glaciers / Trek around Lake Annecy / In the heart of Ampezzo Dolomites / Tour of Mont-Blanc
