• Sport

Croix d'Albiez - Mont Tissot

Hike to Les Karellis by La Croix de Mont Tissot.

Sport Croix d'Albiez - Mont Tissot Albiez-le-Jeune

About

Departing from Albiez-le-Jeune (73300)
Average length : 02h00
Total elevation gain : 580m
Vertical drop : 580m
Distance : 6km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

This itinerary passes through forests and alpine pastures, past a small sheepfold, before leading to the ridges between Albiez and Les Karellis.
On arrival, a panoramic view of the summits and the Maurienne Valley.

What to see / What to know :
The new Mont Tissot Cross was inaugurated in August 2012. The original cross, known as the Croix de Saint Laurent, was erected in 1842, replaced in 1942 and struck by lightning in 2011.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 580m
Altitude max : 1980m
Vertical drop : 580m

Further informations

Non-groomed itinerary, Ground

    1 5

    0/ Parking at Zone de loisirs des Léchères d'Albiez-le-Jeune

    1/ From the village of Albiez-le-Jeune, turn right at the crossroads in the direction of Champ Lovaret.

    2/ At this crossroads, go straight on to Feytour, then turn left at the Miconnière crossroads.

    3/ The path leads to the Les Fontanettes crossroads.

    4/ Follow the path to Les Gros Murs and then Les Roches. From here, climb the path to Sous la Croix d'Albiez.

    5/ After this crossroads, turn right towards the cross.

    6/ Once at the cross, return by the same route.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    All year round.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Public WC

    Access

    Zone de loisirs des Léchères, Route de Villargondran Chef-lieu 73300 Albiez-le-Jeune
    Departing from : Albiez-le-Jeune (73300)
    Latitude : 45.246665 - Longitude : 6.352941

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair

    More informations

    Information update on 16/03/2024 by Montagnicimes Office de tourisme Intercommunal