walking map summer

GLACIERS VALLEY (LA VALLÉE DES GLACIERS)
WALKING MAP
SUMMER
The natural site of les Chapieux and the Vallée des
Glaciers is a crossroads between Beaufortain, the
Mont Blanc Massif and Tarentaise, a strategic position
between France and Italy. Located on the legendary
«Tour du Mont Blanc», this route for both major hikes
and gentle walks offers magnificent scenery between
protected Alpine pastures and glacial expanses … a real
ode to escaping the world! In order to safeguard this
protected site, vehicle access is prohibited (Les Chapieux – Ville des Glaciers). Paying buses are provided
from 2 July to 26 August. They connect Bourg Saint
Maurice, Les Chapieux and the Ville des glaciers. Tickets
can be bought from the drivers or in Information Points
(open 7 days a week during July and August). The Ville
des Glaciers can be reached by the path that runs
alongside the bed of the les Glaciers mountain stream.
Return tickets Les Chapieux – Ville des Glaciers 3.50 €
Bourg Saint Maurice – Les Chapieux 6.00 €
Road closed from 9 July to 21 August from 8.30 a.m. to
5.30 p.m. (open to all outside these times and dates)
2016
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NO MOTORHOMES
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Vallée des Sapieux
DISCOVER… THE 2016 UPDATE!
Walking map with more than 40 marked routes on the
slopes of les Arcs and le Soleil.
On sale in the various tourist offices.
le Chapelet
le Céré
Alpage de
Lancevard
Nant
Grand
Champ
Cascade
de Vogel
Chapelle Saint-Guérin
le chalet
de l'Échaillon
La Rosière
le Replatet
Chapelle
de la Trinité
SÉEZ
TOURIST OFFICES
Plan David
BOURG SAINT MAURICE ............. +33 (0)4 79 07 12 57
LES CHAPIEUX INFO POINT ...... +33 (0)4 79 37 94 07
ARC 1600 ....................................... +33 (0)4 79 07 70 70
ARC 1800 ........................................ +33 (0)4 79 07 6 1 1 1
ARC 1950 ........................................ +33 (0)4 79 08 81 58
ARC 2000 ....................................... +33 (0)4 79 07 13 78
PEISEY VALLANDRY .................... +33 (0)4 79 07 94 28
PEISEY VILLAGE ........................... +33 (0)4 79 07 88 67
SKI LIFTS ....................................... +33 (0)4 79 04 24 00
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lesarcs.com
bourgsaintmaurice.com
peisey-vallandry.com
You follow these routes at your own risk. * The path numbers will help you find your routes on the plans but are not shown on the sign posts.
** Durations are given as an indication and, unless stated otherwise, do not include the return journey.
PREPARATIONS
To ensure that the mountains remain a pleasure for
us all, some good habits and practices are essential.
Mountain walking cannot be improvised and using
maps or even more specific equipment (compass,
altimeter, GPS…) is recommended. This map gives a
general idea of the footpaths. You can obtain maps of
the IGN (UK = OS) type. Some routes present difficulties
related to the weather or snow coverage.
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Publication manager: Les Arcs Bourg Saint Maurice in conjunction with Peisey Vallandry
Do not drop on the public way – Document non contractual
Graphic design: nanofactory.fr – Printing: Edelweiss
Map content design: Kaliblue – Photo credits: M. Reyboz ; A. Parant ; Scalp ;
Agence Merci ; T. Lacour ; S. Dunajev ; S. Fayolle ; J.-M.Chevronnet ; ADS ;
Peisey-Vallandry TO ; Bourg Saint Maurice TO
DESTINATION
PATH NUMBER*
DIFFICULTY
DESCRIPTION OF ROUTE
DURATION** DIFFICULTY
ALTITUDE
Start/Finish
WAY MARKING
COLOUR
Walk without difficulty, slight ascent
and easy terrain. For the whole family.
Moderately difficult walk, sometimes with
progressive ascent, paths not too narrow.
Walk with ascent/descent, mixed terrain
Sometimes uneven. For experienced walkers.
Introduction to trail walking.
Amateur trail walker. Good level.
Experienced trail walker.
INFORMATION
DESTINATION
> STARTING IN BOURG SAINT MAURICE
1
Take the D220 towards Hauteville Gondon. Park in the church car park. Take the track on the left as far as la Chal. Go through the village as far as the 2nd trough. Go through the orchard as far
as the forest and take the path going downhill. Follow the yellow signposts for sentiers des Vergers et Vergers de la Ballastière. Return by the green path leading to the les Illettes paraglider
landing zone. On reaching Landry, turn left, carry on and take the path leading to the church.
3h30
Notre-Dame de ToutPouvoir Chapel
2
D84 / Route de Montrigon: head for the Montrigon bridge. Follow signs for la chapelle Notre Dame de Tout Pouvoir.
Vulmix
3
D86 / Take the Vulmix road. At the fork near the apartment building, follow the tarmac road, cross the bridge, take the track going down to the left then follow the yellow signs as far as
the hamlet of Vulmix.
4
Start from la Rosiere de Bourg Saint Maurice. It is possible to set off from le Replatet.
5
At the Coopérative Laitière roundabout, head for the Cormet de Roselend. After le Châtelard, turn left towards les Echines Dessus then Fort du Truc, then follow the vehicle track
(narrow and un-surfaced in parts). Park in the Fort de la Platte car park. Return by the same track or by the Les Sapieux valley.
5
6
The Five lakes
Sources de l’Arbonne
balcony path
785m/750m
Yellow
Look round the village of la Chal and its apple museum. A pleasant family walk through old orchards
and mountain grasslands finishing at the Grand Verger de Tarentaise: theme signs, picnic and rest areas.
30mn
810m/910m
Yellow
Easy path with a panoramic view of the hamlets on the Versant du Soleil. Timetables for guided tours
and caretaking available at the Bourg Saint Maurice tourist office.
45mn
850m/1020m
Yellow
Easy path returning to Vulmix and the Saint Grat Chapel.
1h
850m/1340m
Yellow
4h A/R
1993m/2530m
Yellow
Variant: Start from the Chapelle de la Trinité.
5h
810m/2530m
Yellow
Start from the la Thuile de Vulmix car park. Head for the Arbonne Forest, the Vogel waterfall then the Lancevard Alpine pasture (boundary marker ONF 87). Follow the «drovers’ road»,
cross the Nant Blanc mountain stream, then le Chapelet and le Céré (1800m). Carry on as far as Grand Champ. Turn right across meadows to reach the ruined village of Nant.
Climb up towards the Chalet d’Echaillon (1482m). After 30 minutes descent, cross the Arbonne and continue on the forest track. Variant towards Bonneval-les-Bains, follow les Echines Dessous.
Variant towards Bonneval-Les-Bains: follow signs to Echines Dessous.
4h
1304m/1994m
Yellow
5h30
1304m/1994m
Yellow
A nice circuit to the Saint-Michel Chapel with a view of les Arcs and the peaks of the Vanoise.
(You cannot look round this chapel).
Superb walk in a magnificent setting where you can explore a succession of lakes of glacial origins.
6 >> 7
> STARTING FROM SÉEZ (N90 TOWARDS SÉEZ)
Séez via les Marais
Chalet-refuge
Roller-blade track
Museum / Local produce outlet
Information - Tourist Office
Rafting, canoeing
Church and chapel
Mountain restaurant
Rock climbing, via ferrata
Fauna
Lake (fishing permit required)
Adventure course
Flora
Swimming pool
Camping
Orchards
Tennis court
Tour of Mont Blanc
Cycle track
Para-gliding
Long distance footpaths
Funicular
Golf
Starting points for walks
Shuttle bus
Equestrian Centre
Other paths
Orientation table
and theme signposts
All-terrain pushchairs
DESCRIPTION OF ROUTE
Start/Finish
ALTITUDE
WAY MARKING
COLOUR
2h30
1820m/2307m
Yellow
The route of the tour of the Beaufortain. Fine view over the Beaufortain massif.
It is possible to go as far as the Croix du Bonhomme refuge via the Crête des Gittes.
DURATION** DIFFICULTY
8
Play area near the Arc-en-Ciel car park. After the bridge take the track on the left towards the Versoyen camp site. Cross the road towards the hamlet of Trèves and the Filature Arpin (woollen mill).
1h
810m/865m
Yellow
The path winds its way under the shade of larch and spruce trees. The little village of Vulmix
huddles around its Saint Grat Chapel where its paintings tell the story of its Patron Saint,
Saint Grat (protector of the harvest). View over the Upper Tarentaise Valley.
Between Bourg Saint Maurice and Séez, a walk through the les Marais Forest.
Explanatory signs sited here and there will explain the ecosystem to you.
Col de la Sauce
12
Head for the Cormet de Roselend. Refuge du Plan de la Lai car park. Take the GR5 which winds through the Alpine pastures.
Col du Grand Fond
and the Presset lake
13
Head for the Cormet de Roselend. The Cormet de Roselend car park. Take the EDF road running through the combe de la Neuva. Stream crossing. Heap of stones on the last part of the route.
3h
1967m/2671m
Yellow
A high mountain « feel ». At the col du Grand Fond, very fine view over the Mont Blanc range,
the Aiguille des Glaciers, the Nova, the Pierra Menta…
Col de la Croix
du Bonhomme
14
Head for les Chapieux. Les Chapieux car park. Take the track starting beside the Auberge de la Nova and which winds across the slope. The Chalets de la Raja. The Chalets de Plan Varraro.
The Tour of Mont Blanc route.
3h
1550m/2443m
Yellow
Route crossing « montagnettes » and Alpine pastures on the route of the tour of Mont Blanc.
Lots of livestock. Fine view over the Chapieux Valley.
Lake Mya
15
Head for les Chapieux. Park in the car park. Take the track starting opposite the Auberge de la Nova and which winds across the slope. Follow the route of the Tour of Mont Blanc,
pass les Chalets de la Raja, head for the electricity pylon then go left towards the Chalet du Petit Mont Blanc. Follow the track as far as the Col.
3h
1550m/2400m
Yellow
Great walk on the very edge of the Mont Blanc massif, on the Tour of Mont Blanc (TMB) route.
Fine view over the Aiguille des Glaciers and the Chapieux Valley.
Robert Blanc Refuge
16
Head for les Chapieux and la Ville des Glaciers either by the glacier path of by the paying shuttle bus. Park in the les Lanchettes car park. The track sets off on the left
of the les Lanchettes shepherds’ hut and climbs up to the footbridge. Cross and follow the stream towards the moraine. Turn right towards the red rocks and the refuge.
2h30
1950m/2750m
Yellow
The Robert Blanc refuge is in a stony location. Fine panoramic view over the massifs of Mont-Blanc and the Vanoise.
Col de la Seigne
17
Head for les Chapieux and la Ville des Glaciers either by the glacier footpath or by the paying shuttle bus. Park in the Ville des Glaciers car park. Take the track starting behind the chapel.
Cross the les Glaciers mountain stream and head for the les Mottets refuge: route of the Tour of Mont Blanc (TMB).
2h30
1789m/2516m
Yellow
Fine panoramic view of the Aiguille des Glaciers, the Mont Blanc massif and the Robert Blanc refuge.
Finish at the Italian border.
Col de l’Ouillon
18
Head for les Chapieux and la Ville des Glaciers either by the glacier footpath or by the paying shuttle bus. Park in the Ville de Glacier car park. Take the track starting behind the chapel.
Cross the les Glaciers mountain stream and head for the les Mottets refuge. Then take the track passing close to a rocky outcrop which overlooks the stream.
3h
1789m/2612m
Yellow
A route which follows part of the Mont Blanc Ultra Trail race course through a wild landscape.
Panoramic view of the col de l’Ouillon, the Tarentaise Valley and the Vanoise massif…
2h
1000m/1150m
Red
Another variant: at the Petite Bergerie take the footpath leading uphill and follow the orange route which
passes Pré-Girod and goes back downhill to the edge of the Chef Lieu and back to the Mairie. Don’t miss
the Sciaz Chapel and Montméry, a village which has retained its traditional architecture, chapels and troughs.
2h
1400m/1600m
None
Panoramic view over the Nordic ski area, the valley and mountains.
Balcony path over the Ormente gorge, view over the Tarentaise Valley.
> DÉPART DE LA CÔTE D’AIME (D86 DIRECTION VALEZAN - LA CÔTE D’AIME)
Montméry
19
Above the Nordic
skiing chalet
20
At the town hall head for la Sciaz. Keep straight on into a forest. Turn left and climb up to the hamlet of Montméry. Go uphill through the village,
cross the secondary road and take the dirt road leading to a chapel then the hamlet of la Grande et Petite Bergerie. At the bottom of the hamlet a footpath leads back down to le Pré-Bérard.
9
Start from the le Reclus bridge, opposite the camp site at the entrance of Séez. Follow the path «les traces des Ducs de Savoie » (the footsteps of the Dukes of Savoie). Then Saint Germain by the
Roman road by way of the le Mont bridge, le Mont Villaret and Le Cottier. Follow the tarmac Saint Germain road by the Roman road. Head for le moulin (mill) and leave the road and go left before the
trough and head for the les Bochères forest. Follow the path to the ruins and go in front of the Croix de Champ Plan.
900m/1335m
Yellow
Don’t miss the moulin de Saint Germain, the les Bochères woods, the village game and wildlife reserve.
Saint-Guérin Chapel
21
Follow the secondary road towards Valezan for 2km. On a sharp bend, turn left heading for the Nordic skiing chalets. Go through the 2 hamlets of les Bergeries before entering the forest.
Park 200m above the Nordic skiing chalets, in the les Pars car park. It is possible to climb up to Foran 1600 m, via the la Gitte bridge.
Where the dirt roads start, turn right and carry on for 300m and park near the Saint Guérin chapel.
2h
1400m/1600m
None
The Hamlets footpath
10
Start from the mairie and go up the rue Saint Jean Baptiste then follow signs as far as the secondary road. At the le Breuil cross follow the rue du Moulin. Go as far as the hamlet of le Breuil, go to
the chapel and take the track to the left, leave the hamlet of Plan David heading for le Noyeray. Cross the secondary road towards la ferme d’Angèle and head for le Villard Dessus. Go in front of the 1h30 - 2h
Auberge Val Joli and carry on as far as the rue du Barillon. Return to Séez by following the signposts.
900m/1100m
Yellow
After le Noyeray on the right you will come across a park with deer belonging to a local resident.
The la Balme Refuge
22
From Côte d’Aime, head for Valezan. At the la Bergerie hamlet before the village of Montméry, turn left onto the La Gitte road and bridge. Head for Foran.
Park in the car park after the chalets. Follow the GR5.
2h
1680m/2010m
Red
2010m/2514m
Yellow
From the la Balme refuge, continue along the GR5 and climb up the valley beneath the Pierra Menta which becomes increasingly imposing.
The footpath crosses the stream and carries on to the left to reach the col du Bresson (2470m). Follow the footpath to reach the refuge.
1h
900m/1073m
Footpath through the Malgovert forest, comprising pine, spruce and larch trees.
The River Isère is full of brown trout of the Mediterranean strain.
23
11
Start from the Tourist Office; take the les Epinois track to the right passing below the les Pénitents car park. Go as far as the les Chèvres bridge, cross the bridge to the left bank. Follow the bank of
the Isère then head for the Auberge de Jeunesse (Youth Hostel) from the Longefoy bridge. Head for the repaire des Ecureuils (the Squirrels’ hideout) and then climb the path towards the Plan de la
Tine forest. Head downhill towards the les Chèvres bridge. Return by the same route.
The le Presset Refuge
The Squirrel footpath
Wood and GR
(Red white)
The Comtesse
Cécile Circuit
INFORMATION
> STARTING FROM THE LES CHAPIEUX VALLEY (D902 TOWARDS VALLÉE DES CHAPIEUX - CORMET DE ROSELEND)
Orchard Path
Saint-Michel Chapel
PATH NUMBER*
Notable site, panoramic view
MÉTÉO FRANCE SAVOIE (WEATHER)
+33 (0)8 99 71 02 73
MÉTÉO FRANCE MONTAGNE (WEATHER) +33 (0)8 92 68 04 04
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AMBULANCE
GENDARMERIE (POLICE)
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17
FIRE SERVICE
PGHM (MONTAIN RESCUE)
2h30
2h
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18 ou 112
+33 (0)4 79 07 01 10
LYON ANTI-POISON CENTRE
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+33 (0)4 72 11 69 11
The la Balme refuge (caretaker in summer) is at the foot of the Pierra Menta. In the course of his peregrinations,
Gargantua, stumbled one day upon the Alps. In fury he kicked the mountain hard, so hard that a chip lodged on the
neighbouring ridge. And so the Pierra Menta came into being, a huge rocky molar and the Parozan breach, visible
from the end of the Combe de la Neuva (C.A.F. refuge with a caretaker and light meals). The peace of the lake and
a superb view of the Pierra Menta.
> STARTING FROM THE COL DU PETIT-SAINT-BERNARD (N90 TOWARDS LA ROSIÈRE - COL DU PETIT-SAINT-BERNARD)
Lac sans Fond Circuit
24
Park in the Petit St Bernard Hospice car park. Take the path which climbs up towards the lac Sans Fond over a vertical ascent of about 300 m. Turn left to avoid going to the top of Lancebranlette.
2h30
2188m/2456m
Walk on the Italian border through Alpine pastures. The lake is in a small circus overlooked by the tip of the lac
sans Fond, the top of les Rousses (2978m) and Lancebranlette (2936m). Magnificent panoramic view of the Mont
Pourri range and the Grande Sassière.
Discovery Trail
25
N90: towards La Rosière / col du Petit-Saint-Bernard. The col du Petit Saint-Bernard car park. The path starts behind the Petit Saint-Bernard Hospice.
45mn/
2h30
2153m
Route exploring the cross-border heritage of the col du Petit Saint Bernard. 3 routes have been laid out to enable
visitors to discover the many remains of the col’s thousand years of history: the statue of the Abbey Chanoux, the
Chanousia garden, the Cromlech...
SKI LIFTS
SUMMER AREA open from 2 July to 27 August.
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Funicular (9.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.), Cachette chairlift,
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FRIDAY
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
FROM 2 JULY TO 27 AUGUST
SATURDAY
PEISEY VALLANDRY AREA open every
day from 25 June.
ARC 1600
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8:30 - 19:30
EVERY 30 MINUTES
9:15 - 12:50 / 13:20 - 16:50
FUNICULAR
CACHETTE
VILLARDS
ARC 1800
8:45 - 12:45 / 13:15 - 17:30
DAHU
9:15 - 12:40 / 13:20 - 16:40
VALLANDRY
9:15 - 12:50 / 13:20 - 16:50
LONZAGNE
9:00 - 12:15 / 13:15 - 18:00
ARC 1950
CABRIOLET
9:15 - 12:45 / 13:15 - 17:00
ARCABULLE
9:30 - 12:45 / 13:15 - 16:40
VARET
9:30 - 12:45 / 13:15 - 16:30
AIGUILLE ROUGE
9:45 - 12:45 / 13:15 - 16:20
ARC 2000
PARADISKI VANOISE EXPRESS
OPEN FROM 02/07 TO 27/08
20
8:30 - 19:00
TRANSARC 1 & 2
PEISEY
VALLANDRY
35
2832m
19
16
NOTRE DAME
DES VERNETTES
1805 m
19
18
15
21
17
15
33
18
30
33
32
28
9:45 - 12:20 / 13:30 - 16:55
CLOSED FROM 03/07 TO 22/07
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17
CLOSED
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The conditions of transport can be found on the price list available
in the tourist offices and ski lift sales points or on www.lesarcs.com
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16
30
15
32
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7-DAY HOLIDAY PASS: 59 €
For less than 8.50 €/day, treat yourself to access to the
whole of the summer area and the highest points in les Arcs.
Dents
du Peigne
10
28
NOTRE DAME
DES VERNETTES
1805 m
22
23
FREE INTER-RESORT SHUTTLE
BUSES FROM 02/07 TO 27/08
5
31
22
10
26
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buses in les Arcs and inter-village buses in Peisey-Vallandry. Timetables are available in Tourist Offices.
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DESTINATION
DESCRIPTION OF ROUTE
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5
28
8
8
12
Follow the route des Espagnols, after the Tourist 45mn
Office, 1st road on the left.
1600m/1800m
Yellow
Peace and cool of the forest, tarmac road
open to traffic.
13
Arc 1800
7
25
28
Follow the Barmont road, go into Vallandry, after 2
bends, carry on to the ski lift company premises. Go 45mn
through the green gate.
1600m/1800m
Yellow
Forest and “montagnettes”, tarmac road,
view over the valley.
12 >> 37
A little after Barmont take the forest track going down
to les Charmettes, then Martorey and Villaret.
2h30
1600m/1297m
Yellow
Look round Savoyard hamlets.
Return by the Lonzagne telecabin.
Col d’entreporte-Aiguille Grive
17
From the col d’entreporte, follow the ridge to the top
of the Aiguille Grive.
1h30
2389m/2732m
Yellow
View over the Upper Tarentaise, Mont-Blanc
and the Vanoise National Park.
ND des Vernettes-Col d’entreporte
18
Take the path on the left opposite the chapel. The
path goes through the forest, fork right before the
la combe draglift. Go uphill following the path. Quite
steep in parts. Head towards the Col de la Chail via
the les Rossaix Valley.
3h
1800m/2732m
Yellow
Red
Variety of landscapes and atmospheres:
forests, Alpine pasture, dolomitic rock faces,
beaufort “d’alpage” production.
37 >> 38
Follow the Barmont road and after a short distance
take the forest track going downhill.
1h15
1600m/778m
Yellow
Path through the forest. Fine view over the
Tarentaise Valley. Option to return by shuttle bus.
Yellow
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5
24
Chemin forestier de Villaroger
8
5
12
28
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37
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Le Martorey - Le Villaret
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de Villaroger
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26
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this balcony footpath follows the les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry slope, crossing “montagnettes”, forests and Alpine
pastures. This very sunny track offers an unrestricted view
of the Italian Alps as far as the Bellecôte chain. The baroque
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Forêt de Ronnaz
13
28
INFORMATION
> PEISEY-VALLANDRY: STARTING FROM VALLANDRY
11
TO BE DISCOVERED IN 2016:
LE GRAND BALCON
PATH NUMBER*
26
25
WAY
DURATION** DIFFICULTY ALTITUDE MARKING
Start/Finish COLOUR
37
Landry
14
9
28
> PEISEY-VALLANDRY: STARTING FROM PLAN PEISEY
37
28
Forêt de Loissel
27
37
ND des Vernettes
28
Follow the les Vernettes track, after the hamlet
of le Vieux Plan, take the left turn.
Pracompuet-la Chenarie- Pont
Baudin
29
Start from le Vieux Plan, take the right turn,
balcony path all downhill.
Les Vernettes- la
Chenarie-Nancroix
30
Go in front of the shrine, forest trail along a stream
to Nancroix. Return by shuttle bus
Alpine pasture road. Fine view over
the Peisey-Nancroix Valley and the Bellecôte
range. Discover baroque art.
1h
1600m/1805m
1h30
1650/1471m
Fine panoramic view overlooking the end
of the valley.
1h
1805/1438m
Downhill track through the forest. Baroque chapel
in la Chenarie. Please note: occasional difficulty,
there may be fallen rocks after the shrine.
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Duration: about 5 hours, height difference: 750 m.
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Villaroger – Arc 1600: height difference 450 m, about
2 hours / Arc 1600 – Arc 1800 : height difference 200 m,
about 1 hour / Arc 1800 – Notre dame des Vernettes:
height difference 50 m, about 2 hours.
Plan Peisey – Notre dame des Vernettes:
height difference 200 m, about 1 hour.
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DESTINATION
9
1h30
1438/1580m
Very pretty view point over the resort
and the Mont-Blanc massif.
Ideal for a family picnic.
Vehicle track beside a stream.
30mn
1430/1530m
In the forest, very pleasant walking
in the cooled by the mountain stream.
Palais de la Mine-Les lanches
33
Take the allée des Mélèzes. At the Palais de la Mine
take the left turn, cross the bridge then the road to
les Lanches
1h
1471/1500m
Very fine classified path. Two-hundred-year-old
larch trees. Explanatory signs
about the history of the mines.
Les Lanches-Beaupraz-les
Bettières-l’Epinerie
34
At les Lanches, cross the stream, go uphill towards
Beaupraz then to the right and go back downhill
towards les Bettières. Continue, recrossing the stream
and carry on to l’Epinerie
1h30
1500/1659m
Set in exceptional landscape. Ideal for family
visits (glaciers, waterfalls, wild life)
1h30
1556/1700m
Botanic and geographic path for discovering
the valley.
2h30
1556/2150m
> PEISEY-VALLANDRY: STARTING FROM ROSUEL
Lake (fishing permit required)
PATH NUMBER*
DESCRIPTION OF ROUTE
DURATION** DIFFICULTY
ALTITUDE
WAY MARKING
Start/Finish
COLOUR
INFORMATION
> START FROM ARC 1600: PLACE DU SOLEIL
1
Follow the track leading to the Hotel Arcadien, head for Plan Devin / Bourg Saint Maurice. Go along the tarmac road for 30m towards the resort
roundabout and take the track marked La Grange / Hauteville Gondon.
2
Wooden footbridge located under the funicular, head for Courbaton. Park at the entrance to the village on the first hairpin.
Arc 1800 by the Bellecôte track
3
Follow the track leading to the Hotel Arcadien and the Adret apartment building.
Arc 1800 by the chemin des Espagnols
4
Follow the des Espagnols.
Bourg Saint Maurice
Bourg Saint Maurice via Courbaton
Courbaton
Col des Frettes
Swimming pool
Notre-Dame des Vernettes
Information - Tourist Office
Chairlift
Tennis court
Mountain restaurant
Telecabin
Para-gliding
Notable site, panoramic view
Cable car
Golf
Hauteville Gondon
Museum / Local produce outlet
Funicular
Equestrian Centre
Arc 1600
Church and chapel
Shuttle bus
Roller-blade track
Peisey Vallandry
Les Deux Têtes
5 >> 7
Head for the col des Frettes by the Rocher Fendu footpath to the right of the Cachette chairlift.
5 >> 11
Head for Notre Dame des Vernettes by the Rocher Fendu footpath.
Follow the Deux Têtes footpath, Combettes summit, Béguin chalets and the Mont Blanc piste.
6
Follow the Deux Têtes track or take the Cachette chairlift and follow the Signal des Têtes footpath.
DESTINATION
PATH NUMBER*
Tour of Mont Blanc
Rafting, canoeing
Golf Course Circuit
Fauna
Long distance footpaths
Rock climbing, via ferrata
Col des Frettes
Flora
Starting points for walks
Adventure course
Orchards
Other paths
Camping
Cycle track
All-terrain pushchairs
Orientation table
and theme signposts
Col du Grand Renard
Notre-Dame des Vernettes Chapel
Col d’Entreporte
Col de la Chal
The Aiguille Grive
Lac des Moutons
9
8 + 11
8 + 11 +
15
17
15 + 19
Take the GR5 behind the refuge. Well marked path.
DURATION** DIFFICULTY
ALTITUDE
WAY MARKING
Start/Finish
COLOUR
Much used walk, a great classic in the valley.
Pretty mountain lake, access to the Vanoise
National Park.
INFORMATION
> STARTING FROM ARC 1950 / ARC 2000: THE TOP OF THE CABRIOLET
1600m/800m
Yellow
1600m/800m
Yellow
A route through superb villages and over « montagnettes »: La Chenal, La Grange, Le Crey et Montrigon... leading to the Notre Dame de Tout Pouvoir Chapel
with a lovely viewpoint.
Route at the edge of the Malgovert forest, passing close to the armorial stone. View point at the Notre Dame de Tout Pouvoir chapel.
Tour of le Droset
15mn
1600m/1582m
Yellow
Family walk in the forest.
The le Thuria Refuge
22 >> 23
45mn
1600m/1800m
Yellow
Balcony track in a pleasant forest with a view over the valley.
The Lakes footpath
16 >> 19
1h
1600m/1800m
Yellow
View over the Valley. A pleasant walk through the forest. Vehicle track.
Start close to the Lac de Saint Jacques and follow the les lacs footpath.
It is possible to take the Aiguille Rouge cable car by taking the footpath 16 then the 21
2h10
1600m/2384m
Yellow
The Mont Pourri Refuge
16 >> 19
Start in place Olympique near the rolling carpet and follow the Mont Pourri foot path.
Grand Col
16 >> 20
Col de la Chal
3h10
1600m/1805m
Yellow
2h
1600m/2200m
Yellow
Balcony path overlooking Arc 1800 and the Upper Tarentaise Valley. Steep and very stony track.
Balcony path overlooking the valley going via the heights of Arc 1800 crossing pistes and passing through larch forests and arriving in Peisey Vallandry.
Discover the Notre Dame des Vernettes chapel, one of the finest baroque shrines in Tarentaise nestling in a glacial circus dominated by the Aiguille Grive,
the Aiguille Rousse and the Bellecôte range.
Family walk close to the climbing rock. Footpath amongst rocks and arolla pine forest.
30mn
1600m/2356m
Yellow
Fine view of the Mont Blanc range and the Upper Tarentaise.
14
Take the chemin du Canal on the left of le Cabriolet heading towards the Varet telecabin.
2h
2140m/1600m
Yellow
Balcony footpath through the forest with a view over the resort of la Rosière.
22
Take the Tour du Droset track after the entrance to the Mont Blanc car park.
1h30
2140m/2300m
Yellow
Magnificent view of Mont Blanc and the Arolles forest.
Take the «refuge du Turia» track near the Mont Blanc car park.
3h50
2140m/2428m
Yellow
View over the Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise Valley.
2h
2140m/2630m
Yellow
Peace and cool of the mountain lake.
3h05
2140m/2630m
Yellow
View of the glaciers and the la Plagne Lake (refuge with caretaker).
Place Olympique head for the Mont Pourri refuge then the Grand Col footpath after the lac Marlou
3h
2140m/2630m
Yellow
For very good walkers. View over the Turia glacier. High mountain “feel”.
16 >> 15
Place Olympique, follow the lakes footpath then the col de la Chal path.
2h
21400m/2545m
Yellow
View over the Arc Valley and Mont Blanc.
15 + 17
Place Olympique head for the Arcabulle chairlift, by way of the Arc Valley.
Climb up by the col du Grand Renard footpath to the Aiguille Grive.
It is possible to start from the Arcabulle chairlift (duration of walk 50 min). Footpath 17
3h40
2545m/2732m
Yellow
360° panoramic view over the Tarentaise Valley and the Mont Blanc massif.
5h
1828m/1220m
Blue
Great circuit from le Solliet which enables the walker to admire the peaks of le Bec Rouge,
la Foglietta, la Pierre d’Arbine. Exceptional view over the Franco Italian range. View over the
Montvalezan and Sainte Foy de Tarentaise area
The Canal Trail
Aiguille Grive
Le Solliet Circuit
24
Start from the Pré Saint Esprit car park; follow the Villaroger forest track to the le Solliet restaurant. Head for
Pré-Dernier, then les Moudes
1h30
1800m/849m
Yellow
1h
1800m/1600m
Yellow
Route through superb villages and over superb « montagnettes », la petite Chal, Montvenix, le Villaret… Bourg Saint Maurice can be reached via the Notre
Dame de Tout Pouvoir chapel or the White Water Centre. Track also used by mountain bikers.
Family walk in the forest. Follows part of the secondary road.
1h
1800m/1600m
Yellow
Family walk in the forest. View over the valley.
The Hauts de Villaroger footpath
26
Head for Charmettoger, at the Hotel Mercure take the Route des Espagnols.
1h
1800m/1600m
Yellow
Tarmac road. Car access possible.
Start near the Jardin Alpin chairlift or the Chantemouche bus stop. Follow the Barmont track.
1h
1800m/2000m
Yellow
Walk accessible to families.
Le Planay
25
Follow the Tour du Golf track. (Option to start using the les Villards telecabin)
1h40
1800m/2000m
Yellow
View over the whole golf course and Mont Blanc.
Boucle du Solliet
24
Start from le Pré.
Head towards the tennis courts then le Chantel village. Follow the col des Frettes track.
2h30
1800m/2384m
Yellow
View of Mont Blanc and the Aiguille Rouge steep and very stony track.
2h30
1800m/2425m
Yellow
View over the Arc Valley and Mont Pourri.
The Banks of the Isère Circuit
27
Start from the chef-lieu of Villaroger.
2h
1800m/1805m
Yellow
View over the Bellecôte chain and the les Lanches valley.
3h
1800m/2389m
Yellow
Route with an uninterrupted view over Mont Pourri and the Vanoise National Park.
Top of the Transarc. Follow the col de la Chal track.
30mn
1800m/2545m
Yellow
View over the Arc Valley. Option to take a discovery path (information about glaciers, animals, rural life... 12 different themes).
Top of the Transarc. Follow the Aiguille Grive track.
50mn
2545m/2732m
Yellow
1h
2545m/2580m
Yellow
360° panoramic view. Orientation table showing all the massifs overlooking the Upper Tarentaise, the Vanoise National park and Mont Blanc...
Fine view of the Bellecôte range with the Aiguille Rouge (3226m). Great walk on the edge of the Vanoise National park.
Option to go to the Mont Pourri refuge, allow 35 minutes.
Top of the Transarc. Follow the col de la Chal track then go uphill to the Grand Col piste heading towards the lake.
36
1h30
Route des Espagnols, towards the kindergarten, le Chantel Village, route des Espagnols, follow the vehicle track through the forest.
1/ Head towards the tennis courts then the les Tenssions chalets. 2/Middle station of the Transarc, then follow 10 + 7.
1/ Head for the village of Chantel, go under the Transarc telecabin then head for the Blanche Murée forest and the le Rey shepherds’ hut,
downhill on Notre Dame des Vernettes crossing the Combe draglift. 2/ Head for Charmettoger, take the start of the Tour du Golf.
Take the Notre Dame des Vernettes track.
18 Follow the Notre Dame des Vernettes track then head towards the col de l’Entreporte.
35
Refuge Refuge-La Plagne Lake
DESCRIPTION OF ROUTE
Head for the Bernard Taillefer centre then take the Bellecôte track.
Start near the Jardin Alpin chairlift or the Chantemouche bus stop then take the Petite Chal footpath.
3
4
12
13
8
8 + 7 + 5
8 + 10
Rosuel Refuge-discovery path
Take the start of the GR5 then go right and follow the
way marks for the circuit.
1h30
> STARTING FROM ARC 1800 : OPPOSITE THE HOTEL DU GOLF
Free panoramic binoculars
Shared paths Walkers/Mountain Bikes
Go over the Roman bridge and take the forest
vehicle track to the right. Further on, turn right
towards les Esserts
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KEY
Chalet-refuge
31
Roman bridge-Palais de la mine
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Les Esserts
> STARTING FROM VILLAROGER
3h45
1210m/1900m
Green
1h45
1210m/1530m
Green
3h
1200m/1700m
Blue
1h30
1100m/900m
Red
Start from the Maison de la Réserve car park in the hamlet of le Planay.
Great circuit with 18 tables de lecture: a wealth of flora and fauna.
The reserve’s two iconic species are the Black Grouse and the Trifolium Saxatile.
A path which adjoins the Vanoise National Park and crosses the heights of Villaroger.
Fine view over the valley and Mont Turia.
A walk through the heart of the Villaroger forests where you can admire the majestic
pine trees before reaching the Solliet chalet restaurant in the midst of Alpine pastures.
A walk through light forests and small clearings to the River Isère along which
the route runs on its lower part.
You follow these routes at your own risk. * The path numbers will help you find your routes on the plans but are not shown on the sign posts.
** Durations are given as an indication and, unless stated otherwise, do not include the return journey.
DIFFICULTY
Walk without difficulty, slight ascent
and easy terrain. For the whole family.
Moderately difficult walk, sometimes with
progressive ascent, paths not too narrow.
Walk with ascent/descent, mixed terrain
Sometimes uneven. For experienced walkers.
Introduction to trail walking.
Amateur trail walker. Good level.
Experienced trail walker.