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International network VA-R122 · REL 4203743

Via Alpina Red R122

11,7 km from Val Claret to Refuge de la Leisse through alpine terrain and mountains.

Val Claret → Refuge de la Leisse linear

11,7km Distance

demanding Climb · estimate

easy Difficulty · estimate

linear Shape

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01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Summit Castle or ruins Remote Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Le Lac de Tignes - Refuge de La Leisse

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03 · 2 points along the route

What will you encounter?

1× ruins 1× summit

0 km 11,7 km

Chalet de la Leisse ruins · 87 m off route 11,7 km 100%

Roche Blanche summit · 261 m off route 11,7 km 100%

04 · Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

elevation range 2087 m – 2741 m

0 km 5,8 km 11,7 km

05 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start

2092 m elevation

Quarter of the way

2135 m elevation

Halfway

2738 m elevation

Three quarters

2567 m elevation

Finish

2479 m elevation

06 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

Grand Tour de Tarentaise - Traversée de la Vanoise de refuge en refuge

GTT

at 10,8 km

GR 55 La Vanoise

GR 55

at 11,1 km

Grand Tour de Tarentaise - 1. Val d'Isère -> Col du Palet

at 11,6 km

at 11,7 km

at 11,7 km

07 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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09 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Via Alpina Red R122 is 11.7 km long.

At an average walking pace, Via Alpina Red R122 takes approximately 2h 55min to complete.

No, Via Alpina Red R122 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Val Claret to Refuge de la Leisse. Plan ahead for return transport.

Via Alpina Red R122 starts at Val Claret.

Via Alpina Red R122 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.

Via Alpina Red R122 is maintained and managed by via-alpina.org.

Yes, Via Alpina Red R122 is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.

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