When you leave the village, you'll notice a few different kinds of insects along the path. Between the roots of Scots pines, you can see lines of ants bustling about as you feel the warmth of beautiful spring days on your face. In the height of summer, your first stop at the St-Laurent chapel is a strange experience, as though you're "in the middle of nowhere". The Burel stream appearing at the beginning and end of the climb makes the ascent seem short. Get your breath back on the track, sometimes frequented by the 4x4s of mountain farmers. The magical descent through the woods plunges you into a whole new world. Perhaps you'll take an unplanned stop by the Pichet stream to cool off. Now you find yourself in a valley echoing with marmots' whistles. It's also a sign that you've arrived in the village. Can you hear the Diet waterfall behind you?
- Sport
Adroit walking loop
About
Signs
Departmental signposting (PR)
Difficult passages
From the Saint-Laurent chapel to Lanslevillard, short steep passage, requiring your attention in the presence of children.
Map references
"Map IGN 3633ET - Tignes Val-d'Isère IGN 3634OT - Val Cenis" map
Topoguides references
Map and booklet "Haute Maurienne Vanoise. 115 walks and hikes - 35 trail routes. For all levels" (sold for €10 in Tourist Offices) - Orange itinerary n°72
Further informations
Rock, Stone, Ground
To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.
As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.
Pets allowed on leash only.
Period of practice
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
- Pets welcome
- Parking nearby
- Charging stations for electric vehicles
Contacts
Access
By bus: Line S53 - Pont bus stop.
By car: park near the Lanslevillard Tourist Office.