On the edge of the Vanoise National Park (marked by blue, white and red markers painted on the rocks), walk through the cirque des Nants (patois for stream), where shrubbery gradually gives way to meadows. And as every effort deserves comfort, the banks of the Lac de Tsayé Clou (patois for "enclosed meadow"), known by Pralognan locals as "le lac des tétards" (the tadpoles' lake), are the ideal place for a picnic or a packed lunch.... In Montaimont, alpine chalets bear witness to ancestral farming practices. In fact, before the advent of electric pens, the halls of Montaimont were used to milk cattle, sheltered from the elements. With a little discretion, admire the marmots that live here... The perfect family hike!
- Sport
Loop walk - Montaimont via the cirque des Nants
About
Signs
The path is marked with yellow signs
Map references
Map of Pralognan-la-Vanoise footpaths available from the Tourist Office. IGN 3534OT map sold at the Tourist Office
Topoguides references
The Pralo Rando guidebook is on sale at the Tourist Office.
Further informations
Stone, Ground
Take the path through the Bévériers alder grove to the Valette refuge (path no. 38), via the Nants bridge/Just before the Pont des Nants bridge, rejoin the trail (trail no. 40)/From the cirque des Nants, the trail alternates between ascents and descents to reach the Tsayé Clou lake and the Plan des Bôs/After the Plan des Bôs, continue on the new pastoral road towards the Montaimont chalets/As you descend, follow the pastoral path to the Pont de la Pêche parking lot, then join the Prioux car park 10 minutes further on.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Recommended equipment: poles, good walking shoes and warm clothing...
Dogs must be kept on a lead due to the presence of herds. The boundaries of the Vanoise National Park are not far from the trail.
Period of practice
From 15/06 to 31/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
- Pets welcome
- Coach access
- Motorhomes allowed
- Restaurant
- Picnic area
- Public WC
- Barbecue
- Car park
Contacts
Access
From the village of Pralognan, take the road towards the Vallée de Chavière as far as the car park in the village of Les Prioux.
There is a free shuttle bus from the village centre to the car park in July and August.