Le Vallon du Prariond
A medium length walk through gorges leading towards a col at 2,957m
Escape into the realm of ibex, chamois and marmots where the peace and tranquility will leave you wanting to stay the night at the nearby refuge.
The route starts near the bridge at the first hairpin of the col de l'Iseran, after Val d'Isère.
It begins with a steep climb on a well laid out path overlooking an impressive gorge. Climbing a few hundred metres, the valley opens and you are greeted with a green lake, high mountains and tame marmots. You will soon arrive at the Refuge du Prariond where you can stop for a coffee or lunch.
You can return to the car at this point or continue on towards the col de la Lose with a 400m climb on a winding path up to a plateau, a little over 2,700m, where ibex graze in the summer months. The path then forks, with the right fork heading towards col de la Lose (2,957m) and col de la Galise (2,987m). You can climb to either in similar time then once at the top you can look far into the Italian Valley de Cenesole. After taking in the view you follow the same path back to the car.
Always pay close attention the the weather as route finding can be difficult if the cloud comes in quickly.
What to bring
The route can found on IGN 3633ET Tignes - Val d'Isère.
What to see
Sights in Val d'Isere
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Musee Val d’Histoire, Val d'Isère centre
Located 4.5 km away
Opened in December 2017 and located in the heart of Val d'Isère, the renovated Maison de Val hosts a museum dedicated to the history of the area.
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La Maison de Val
Located 4.8 km away
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
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Vanoise National Park
Located 16.5 km away
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Val d’Isere
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La Fruitière Restaurant, Val d'Isère - Bellevarde
Located in Val d’Isere
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
Located in Val d’Isere
La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
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La Cucùcina Restaurant
Located in Val d’Isere
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce hotspot, enjoy gourmet Italian cuisine prepared by a renowned chef and his Italian team.
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La Baraque Restaurant, Val d'Isère centre
Located in Val d’Isere
Restaurant open with live music in the winter season. They serve classic French cuisine.
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L'Etincelle Restaurant
Located in Val d’Isere
Enjoy lunch on the large terrace on sunny days, or in the evening settle into the welcoming and stylish dining area and enjoy the laid-back ambiance.
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La Rotisserie Restaurant
Located in Val d’Isere
The five star luxury Hotel Les Balmes de l'Ours invites you to enjoy a delicious meal in their farmhouse style rotisserie restaurant.
What to do
Things To Do in Val d’Isere
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Oxygene E-Mountain Biking on Snow
Located in Val d’Isere
Try something new this winter with a guided e-bike session on snow (from eight years-old). Book a guided session and watch the sunrise over Val d'Isere or hire an electric bike in the afternoon and go on your own adventure.
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Paragliding Flights
Located in Val d’Isere
See the village and mountains from a different perspective and fly with the eagles.
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Wilderness Evening & Fondue Dinner
Located in Val d’Isere
An evening adventure in the woods of Les Boisses, Tignes
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Guided snowshoe hikes
Located in Val d’Isere
Discover the charm of snowshoeing and venture to parts of the mountains even skiers don't go.
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La Maison de Val
Located 4.8 km away
Community space with libraries, cinema, free WiFi and exhibitions about local history.
Where to stay
Hotels in Val d’Isere
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La Daille Apartment Residence
Located in Val d’Isere
Located at the entrance to the resort, in the La Daille district, facing the slopes, the residence enjoys an exceptional sun exposure and offers an uninterrupted view over the valley and its traditional village. Between 5m and 100m from shops and restaurants and 1 km from the centre of Val d'Isère.
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Les Balcons de Bellevarde Apartment Residence, Val d'Isere - La Daille
Located in Val d’Isere
Located on the edge of the resort facing the slopes, the Residence Les Balcons de Bellevarde, with façades of local wood and stone enjoys maximum sun exposure. Entirely refurbished, the apartments are comfortable and welcoming. Balconies offer uninterrupted views over the slopes or the Val d'Isère valley. The Funival railway is 200m away and shops and services 100m.
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Le Yule Hotel
Located in Val d’Isere
This 5-star hotel and spa enjoys a great position at the heart of the village and on the snowfront, only a few metres from the Solaise shops and ski lifts and the famous Bellevarde Olympic slope.
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Les Barmes de l'Ours Hotel
Located in Val d’Isere
Hotel les Barmes de l'Ours is one of Val d'Isere's finest accommodations. Superbly situated for the ski area it is located at the foot of the famous La Face piste.
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Avenue Lodge Hotel
Located in Val d’Isere
This fabulous hotel offers stylish contemporary accommodation for the discerning traveller just 200 metres from the slopes and in the heart of resort close to all the shops, restaurants and bars.
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Victoria Lodge Hotel
Located in Val d’Isere
Situated near to the centre of Val d'Isere, this hotel has a great location and is just 50 metres from the free shuttle buses.
Price: €812