La Pierre à Bérard
in Vallorcine
Presentation
A very pleasant walk along the Eau de Berard, partly through larch woods and on the edge of the Vallon de Bérard Nature Reserve. On arrival, a refuge with restaurant and dormitories.
Take the path above the Hôtel du Buet. Walk up the meadow to the chalet
Cascade de Bérard. Continue through a beautiful larch forest, and through a deep gorge, reach the first plateau: Fontaine Froide. Further up, cross the torrent at Pont de la Vordette (1,528 m) and climb a rocky escarpment to the second plateau. A succession of flats leads to the foot of the final slope. Cross the Eau de Bérard and, after a few hairpin bends, reach the refuge under a large stone.
Difficulty
Difficult (high gradient)
Distance
10.4km
Starting point altitude
1337m
Highest point
1924m
Elevation gain
628m
Elevation losses
628m
Round trip timing
3h30min
Rates
Free of charge.
Opening dates
From 01/06 to 31/10 daily between 12 am and 11.59 pm.
The refuge is open from June 21 to September 30.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
The refuge is open from June 21 to September 30.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Location
La Pierre à Bérard
Hameau du Buet
74660 Vallorcine
74660 Vallorcine
Closest train stop : Le Buet train stop
Closest parking : Le Buet
Closest parking : Le Buet
