• Sport

Les Fours canal and mountain pasture trail

Discover the Alpine chalets and the irrigation canals on the Versant du Soleil!

Sport Les Fours canal and mountain pasture trail La Plagne Tarentaise

About

Departing from La Plagne Tarentaise (73210)
Average length : 02h00
Total elevation gain : 300m
Vertical drop : 300m
Distance : 7km
Non signed itinerary
Animals allowed

Along the way, you will discover the chalets in the mountain villages of Valezan and La Côte d'Aime as well as the old irrigation canals that were essential to the survival of the crops for the mountain communities.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 300m
Altitude max : 1624m
Vertical drop : 300m

Further informations

Stone, Rock, Ground

    1 1

    0/ Set off from Les Pars car park.
    1/ Go down to the Chalet du Bresson and take the path to the left that goes into the forest
    2/ When you come out of the forest, go left and climb to the chalets at La Lance and Les Fours.
    3/ Continue on the GR5 trail until you reach the car park at St Guérin chapel.
    4/ Return to the car park via La Gitte.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Adapted to all-terrain strollers

    Safety rules
    • Check the weather forecast before you leave.
    • Avoid going alone. Tell someone that you are leaving and your planned route.
    • Don't forget to drink, eat and take breaks during the hike.
    Equipment
    • Wear good shoes and clothes that are suitable for the mountains.
    • Take with you: sun cream, hat, sunglasses, warm clothes and rain gear, a mobile phone in case of problems.
    • Take a map with you. This map is given as an indication, it does not replace the IGN maps.
    Good conduct
    • Stay on the marked paths and avoid mowed fields.
    • Respect the environment.
    • Watch out for herds of animals, keep your dog on a lead.
    • Please take your rubbish away with you.

    In case of accident: 112 or 18
    Weather: 32 50

    Period of practice

    From 01/06 to 15/10.
    Subject to weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Parking des Pars Les Pars La Côte d'Aime 73210 La Plagne Tarentaise
    Departing from : La Plagne Tarentaise (73210)
    Latitude : 45.590364 - Longitude : 6.670642
    Moving across the city : La Côte-d'Aime (73210), La Plagne Tarentaise (73210)
    Information update on 08/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne