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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne
Villarodin-Bourget

L'Orgère Refuge – Polset loop from Mont d'Ambin Base Tunnel

Hard

4.9

(17)

161

hikers

L'Orgère Refuge – Polset loop from Mont d'Ambin Base Tunnel

05:36

12.8km

750m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national de la Vanoise (cœur)

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181 m

L'Orgère Refuge

Highlight • Pub

In high season, the refuge can accommodate up to 70 people. It also offers a catering service, and hikers passing through can stop simply for a drink. You will also find a drinking water point, toilets and PRM access.

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2.43 km

Vanoise National Park Core Area

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Here you have escaped any civilization. You are surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery, as far as the eye can see. If you're hiking to get out, you'll feel really comfortable here. A really nice section.

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4.65 km

On the right side of the path when you come from Refugiul d'Orgerie on a large boulder.

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5.04 km

View of Lac de la Partie

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pretty lake that is worth the little detour.

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5.47 km

Lac de la Partie

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It is a superb mountain lake, located at an altitude of 2,456 meters.

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7.96 km

Depending on the season and weather conditions, here is a great sight on downwelling bodies of water.

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10.2 km

Polset

Highlight • Settlement

It is a small alpine hamlet, with very beautiful stone houses. The decor is really picturesque! There is a fountain and a restaurant, the Chalet l'Estiva.

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12.8 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.72 km

1.56 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

1.59 km

716 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,500 m)

Lowest point (1,820 m)

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Thursday 9 July

16°C

9°C

81 %

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