Glacier de la Martin

This hike on the vertiginous east face of Mont-Pourri, will lead you from the world of men, with the hamlet of Gurraz and Chevril dam up to the ""eternal"" kingdom of the glaciers, where only the ibex ventures.
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The hamlet of Gurraz

The alder grove

The panorama over the Nantcruet valley

The orange lily

The Passerelle des Balmettes

The alpine pastures of Savinaz

The Chevril dam

The Refuge de la Martin

The alpine ibex

The glaciers of Martin and Savinaz
Description
From Chantel car park, follow the path which gœs to the left. Follow it for about 280 m, then continue on the trail leading off it to the first hairpin bend. Cross the Mont-Pourri stream with EDF water intake. The trail enters the shrub vegetation and meanders. Once out of the forest, you arrive at Crêt (chalet). Follow the path into the mountain pastures. Cross the Savinaz stream over the wide footbridge. Continue until Refuge de la Martin. From the refuge, head in the direction of “Glacier de la Savinaz 0h20” The trail ends in the midst of moutonnées and moraines rocks. To return, follow the path in the opposite way.
- Departure : Chantel car park, Hamlet of Gurraz, Villaroger
- Arrival : Chantel car park, Hamlet of Gurraz, Villaroger
- Towns crossed : VILLAROGER
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
At the end of the trail, it is not recommended to venture further without being accompanied by a mountain professional (guide). In the summer, ice blocks can come loose from the glaciers without warning. Ÿou can take your dog with you, but only up to the Refuge de la Martin. Beyond the refuge, you enter the heart of the National Park. Please ensure you respect the park’s special regulations.
Information desks
Place de la Gare<br>73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice,
http://www.lesarcs.com
contact@lesarcs.com
04 79 07 12 57
Tourist Information Office - Tignes
Maison de Tignes-le-lac BP 51, 73321 Tignes
http://www.tignes.net/
information@tignes.net
04 79 40 04 40
Access and parking
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