The Butter Lump (B11)
Description
A few hundred meters after leaving the Nant du Beurre refuge, a small clear mountain lake emerges at the foot of the Dzonfié (2 455 m), highest peak of the Nâves Valley.
From there on, follow a balcony path brimming with Ericaceae flowers (rhododendrons, blueberries…) which offers a great variety of colours. Then go downhill towards the Beauregard Chalet (1 969 m), and take the Grand Tour de Tarentaise path followed by the Tour de Beaufortain variant to loop back up with the Nant du Beurre refuge.
- Departure : Shelter of Nant du Beurre
- Arrival : Shelter of Nant du Beurre
- Towns crossed : LA LECHERE
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Access and parking
From Albertville, follow the N90, take exit 37 towards La Léchère and continue on the D990. After the Carbone Savoie factory, take a left turn on ‘rue de la Digarde’. Go through Petit Cœur and keep on the D93 to Nâves. Go through Nâves until arriving at the Tovet car park.
From Moutiers, follow the N90 and take exit 37 towards Petit Cœur. Go through the hamlet and keep on the D93 to Nâves. Go through Nâves until arriving at the Tovet car park.
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1 point of interest
Vue depuis le refuge du Nant du Beurre - Maison de la Montagne de Naves 
RefugeNant du Beurre Refuge
This refuge is staffed and serves refreshments, so treat yourself to a break on arrival! The stunning view from outside takes in La Lauzière, Le Cheval Noir and the Vanoise peaks with, in the background, La Meige and Les Ecrins mountain range. Marmots are commonly sighted around here and, if you're lucky, you might even spot a Golden Eagle!