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Vanoise Day Treks
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6 days exploring the Vanoise National Park from a comfortable hotel base at Pralognan la Vanoise in the heart of the Vanoise. - The Vanoise has high summits, the highest being the Grande Casse at 3,855m. Glaciers cap the summits.
- The Vanoise National Park's central zone covers and area of 529 km2. The park was established in 1963. The Vanoise national park borders that of the Gran Paradiso national park across the border in Italy. The ibex (bouquetin) have successfully re-established themselves as they are protected within the park.
- Each walk will be chosen to allow you to explore this wonderful area. It will give you the opportunity to view the flora and fauna.
The edges of the park are home to some of the most important ski resorts in Europe but this activity has not been allowed to intrude into this space. It retains its wild grandeur.
Typical Itinerary
D1 - Arrive - settle into your hotel and time to explore the village of Pralognan. D2 - Col de Napremont (Pralogan) - a wonderful walk with magnificent views dominated by le Mont Bochor and the Grande Casse. Varied terrain alternating between the alpages and the forests. A great day in the mountains. 
D3 - Col de la Vanoise (Pralognan) - the col is an ancient crossroads between the Haute Maurienne, the Bozel valley, and the Haute Tarentaise. D4 - Lac Blanc and the Refuge Peclet Polset (Pralognan). D5 - Champagny Le Haut D6 - Col du Grand Marchet - Refuge Vallette. D7 - Col du Saulces - Petit Mont Blanc - Col du Mone. D8 - Departure.
Tour Details
| Duration: | 6 days walking / 7 nights |
| Min / Max Group size: | 2 - 8 (Private group departures please contact me). |
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| Accommodation: | Hotels (twin rooms). |
| Meals: | Dinner, Breakfast; packed lunch |
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Tour Images
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Cirque de Genepy
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The Hamlet of Prioux, Vanoise
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La Dent Parrachee
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Near the Dent Parrachee Hut
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Late Winter in the Vanoise
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The Lac des Vaches, Vanoise
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Le Grand Bec, Vanoise
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Bethany on the Cascade de la Fraiche
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Lac des Lozieres
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Refuge de l'Arpont
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Morning Cloud in the Vanoise
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Edelweiss
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Lac de la Partie
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Pralognan-la-Vanoise
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Deep snow in the Vanoise
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View from the Col de la Chaviere
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Walking in the Vanoise
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Champagny-le-Haut
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The Grande Casse, Vanoise
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Morning Light on the Tour de la Vanoise
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A Few Testimonials ...
"... many thanks for your knowledge, time and effort last week it was much appreciated. Despite the weather the trip was a great success and will have many lasting memories long after other holidays have been forgotten."
Dear Mark
Just to thank you for an excellent holiday and for your patience. We really enjoyed the chance to see so many different aspects of the area and to get to some of the cols and refuges: Chris is sorting through hundreds of photographs which will help us to remember it all. We also much appreciated the comfort and helpfulness of the hotel. Many thanks for all that you did for us.
We just came back from ski vacation in Val Thorens.
We had a free day on Friday ( you can get your apartment only on Saturday). We found in the internet Mark Tennent from Simply Savoie,
and he took us for snow shoeing walk. Everything was perfect, he met us on time, gave us the equipment, and took us to very beautiful place,' with fantastic views over the mountains.
Yaffa, Jerusalem
Feb 09, 2011
"What a fabulous way to spend the day, at one with nature, in beautiful surroundings, and getting a brilliant work out as well. Highly recommend, even for adrenaline junkies!"
Mark thanks again for the great day...just got back to NYC and was talking about you on the plane home. R* had a great time with Roy...hope to see you again next year. - SF - Snowshoeing, Courchevel, March 2010
Hoping we shall meet again. -IL - Snowshoeing, Courchevel, March 2010.
Thanks so much for making the three days so enjoyable.
Really felt part of the wondrous environment and feel much better for it. The lunches were also great, vipers and all! - GB - Snowshoeing, Courchevel, March 2010
“I retained Mark to guide my 12-year-old son and I on the Tour du Mt Blanc in late May/early June 2010. We were pre-season, meaning that we met with some adverse weather, but Mark was consistently excellent in problem-solving, navigation and finding lateral solutions to difficult situations. He is a personable, highly experienced mountain guide with a superb knowledge of the Savoie region especially. I would certainly retain Mark again for any similar undertakings.” June 28, 2010
“I hired Mark as an instructor in Courchevel. He was courteous and professional and so interesting from the moment we met before the lesson even began. He weaves his knowledge of nature and the environment into the lesson giving a dimension that I had never experienced before.
I highly recommend Mark as an instructor extraordinare!” March 25, 2010
Hi Mark,
We really enjoyed the snowshoeing afternoons with you.
Dear Mark, thanks for a memorable day. It has just been perfect! Just back home from les Saisies. Another two beautiful days! Snow was great!
Thanks for great pictures and thanks for a great holiday.