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Montgésin trail

An easy walk from Montalbert to the little village of Montgésin through forest and sunny clearings. Stunning views of the valley and La Lauzière massif.

Sport Montgésin trail Plagne-Montalbert

About

Departing from Plagne-Montalbert (73210)
Average length : 01h30
Total elevation gain : 169m
Vertical drop : 112m
Distance : 4km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

When you get to Montgésin, you will discover the chapel of Notre Dame des Neiges which used to be a popular place of pilgrimage for the inhabitants of the Tarentaise valley, who would go there in a procession on August 5th to ask for water.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 169m
Altitude max : 1500m
Vertical drop : 112m
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    1/ Leaving from the resort centre, walk up the pedestrian street and you will see the first signs in front of "L'Union" restaurant.
    Walk along the car park then the buildings to reach the real start of the trail on the other side of the road.
    2/ Follow the signs
    3/ You will come to Montgésin
    4/ Come out of the village and join the tarmac road, follow it down to the next bend.
    5/ Take the path that looks down on the resort and crosses the ski slopes.
    6/ This will bring you back to Le Chaillet car park (in front of Le Snoroc residence).

    Prices

    Free of charge

    Reception

    Open to children
    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    All year round.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    73210 Plagne-Montalbert
    Departing from : Plagne-Montalbert (73210)
    Latitude : 45.52701 - Longitude : 6.627516

    More informations

    Information update on 18/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne