Glacenost is a magnificent waterfall, completely frozen in winter, one of the most beautiful in France, reserved for the very experienced in the high mountains.

Ice climbing in Val Cenis - Glacenost, the icy adventure Val-Cenis

About

Departing from Val-Cenis (73500)

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Languages spoken : French

    Period of practice

    From 18/12 to 17/03.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Access

    Le Cernay Bramans 73500 Val-Cenis
    Departing from : Val-Cenis (73500)
    Latitude : 45.220274 - Longitude : 6.806384

    From Bramans, take the direction of Planay. The road is closed in winter. A free shuttle bus is provided by the commune (timetable on the Tourist Office website).
    You can see the waterfall from a magnificent promontory at the end of the straight line where the shuttle stops. From there, retrace your steps and descend into the steep forest on the left (crampons are sometimes useful) to the Ambin stream. Climb up to the foot of the waterfall.

    Information update on 02/04/2024 by Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme