GR55 stage 1: Tignes-le-Lac – Refuge du Col de la Vanoise

Stage 1: Tignes-le-Lac → Refuge du Col de la Vanoise

From Tignes-le-Lac to Refuge du Col de la Vanoise: 21.8 km, 1,080 m of ascent and 650 m of descent, or 6h45 – 8h of actual walking.

21.8 km 13.5 mi1,080 m 3,543 ft ascent650 m 2,133 ft descent6h45 – 8hHigh point 2,749 m 9,019 ft Very hard day

Very hard day: high-altitude section.

Stage profile

2,000 m2,250 m2,500 m2,750 m3,000 m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 kmRefuge du Col de la Vanoise 2,519 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Tignes-le-Lac Start	0	2,087 m
High point	7.2	2,749 m
Refuge du Col de la Vanoise Finish	21.8	2,519 m

1 place to stay within 2 km of the finish. Book ahead during the season.

RefugeRefuge du Col de la Vanoisekm 21.8 · on the GR · 2,518 m · capacity 129Website · +33 4 79 08 25 23

Accommodation along the stage, to shorten or lengthen the day.

RefugeRefuge de la Leissekm 11.4 · on the GR · 2,487 mWebsite · +33 9 72 40 03 23

4 water points listed on the route (fountains, springs). Drinkability is not guaranteed: treat the water if in doubt.

km 0.2 · km 1.9 · km 11.6 · km 21.8