A footpath through the small stone houses in the villages on the Versant du Soleil, the midway stage for the herds of cows on their way up to the Alpine pastures. You will enjoy the traditional architecture of the houses with the first 2 floors made of stone and the top floor made just of wood used for drying the hay for the animals.
(**Section of dirt road and tarmac road)
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Les Montagnettes de Valezan trail
A walk through the small stone houses of the villages on the Versant du Soleil
Sport Les Montagnettes de Valezan trail La Plagne Tarentaise
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Further informations
Stone, Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Start from Valezan church.
1/ Go towards Notre Dames de Lourdes and the Adrets de Tarentaise "balcony" path. When you reach the tarmac road, follow it to Picolard.
2/ At Picolard, go up into the village and take the balcony path towards Couverclaz.
3/ Shortly after Couverclaz, when the road forks, go left onto the path leading up to the road (do not take the path that goes back down to Picolard).
4/ At the top of the path, take the road to the left. Quite a lot of this section is on a dirt road.
5/ At the next hairpin bend, go straight on (do not go uphill).
6/ At the bend in the road, take the road going up (on the right) towards Les Ravines, then take the path going downhill on the left towards La Lance.
7/ At La Lance, take the GR5 path back down towards Valezan.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND SAFETY
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, a hat, sunglasses, warm clothes and rain gear, a mobile phone in case of problems.
• Take an IGN map with you. This map is given as an indication, it does not replace the IGN maps.
Good behaviour
• Stay on the marked paths and avoid hayfields.
• Respect the environment.
• Watch out for herds of animals, keep your dog on a lead.
• Please take your litter with you.
In case of accident: 112 or 18
Weather: 32 50
Period of practice
From 01/01 to 31/12.
According to snow cover.
Services
- Pets welcome
Contacts
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