From the cabane de l’Alp, this route climbs to Tête de Vautisse via the vallon de l’Alp and col de Rougnoux. The advertised out-and-back route is 11 km long, takes around five hours and is rated difficult. The summit reaches 3,156 m and the final section is steep. The access track to the hut is described as requiring off-road driving conditions.
Tête de Vautisse photographed on 9 August 2023 by olive.titus. View of the summit, not the starting point at the cabane de l’Alp; it does not show today’s conditions. olive.titus · CC BY 2.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed to WebP; proportions preserved.
Plan your visit
Address
Réotier, Cabane de l'Alp
Access and precautions
Difficult high-altitude hike, with a summit at 3,156 m and a steep final climb. Access to the cabane de l’Alp is via a track described as having off-road conditions: check its state before driving up. Plan your route and check the weather, snow, restrictions and park regulations; passability on the day is not guaranteed.
Duration
5 hrs
Distance
11 km
Difficulty
Difficult
Prices
Check prices with the venue on its official website.