While some will enjoy basking on a sun deck, others may prefer a banquet atmosphere to enjoy a good old countryside picnic with the family. As always, the Chemin du Petit Bonheur gives you space to stop time and enjoy a moment of peace. Not to forget a rest at Saint-Étienne chapel, inciting you to serene contemplation. And then suddenly, you're in the forest, which gradually enfolds you in shade. The sweet fragrance of resin marks the beginning of a second stage. One after another, baroque churches and chapels appear, their understated exteriors contrasting with rich interior decorations. In the intimacy of the Drayes d'en Haut stream, the water murmurs playfully among the mosses. The ski slopes are never far away. Dotted around the resort's grassy slopes, herds of dairy cows have taken the place of skiers. As you watch them greedily graze, your own mouth waters at the thought of sampling the smooth, fruity Beaufort d'Été cheese.
- Sport
Le chemin des Gardes
Leave your day-to-day worries behind as you go in search of nature's little pleasures. Twelve chapels await you, a treat for all your senses. The subtle way these baroque buildings blend with the forest lends a poetic tone to this walk, full of unsuspected treasures.
About
Signs
Mixed signposting (PR and GR)
Difficult passages
Passage on undeveloped streams that can be difficult in the spring as well as on a narrow developed stream that can be dangerous in case of frost. Slightly steep passages, be careful with children.
Map references
Map and booklet "Walks and Hikes Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for € 10 at the Tourist Office)
Topoguides references
Blue route n°46
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
Period of practice
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
- Pets welcome
- Parking
- Charging stations for electric vehicles
Contacts
Access
By bus: Line S53 - Pont bus stop.
By car: park in the parking lots near the Val Cenis Lanslevillard Tourist Office.
