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Valley of Orgère

Villarodin-Bourget
Vallon de l'Orgère Vanoise National Park - O.T. La Norma VLP
  • Ruisseau dans le vallon de l'Orgère à Villarodin-Le Bourget - O.T. La Norma VLP
  • Vallon de l'Orgère Vanoise National Park - O.T. La Norma VLP

The Orgère valley is closed off to the north by the Aiguille Doran and the Râteau d'Aussois, close to this "place where barley is grown" (hence the word "Orgère").
The gateway to the Vanoise National Park on the GR5, the site is the starting point for numerous hikes.

Description

It's not unusual to spot ibex on the slopes of the Aiguille Doran, and marmots along the ruisseau du Povaret. You'll walk (depending on the season) through a huge carpet of flowers, each more exceptional than the last.
There's a walk for everyone, whether you're a family with baby carriages, want to explore the valley with a guide, or are more athletically inclined and want to cross the mountain passes.
For more information, visit the Tourist Office at La Norma or the mountain huts.

Environments

  • G.R. Itinerary within 1 km
  • Marked hiking route within 500 m

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

All year round.
Accessible in winter on cross-country skis or snowshoes.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

  • Subject to favorable weather conditions

  • Subject to snow conditions

Location

Accessible from Saint-André or Amodon.
30 mn drive from La Norma or 1h30 walk from the hamlet of Amodon.
This site benefits from easy access and exceptional surroundings.

Animals

Animals accepted : No

Valley of Orgère
  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Valley / dale
73500 Villarodin-Bourget