19 - Cross-country - Blue - Les Villages

This loop itinerary explores the entire vicinity of La Norma, passing through Modane, Le Bourget, Avrieux and Villarodin. You'll see ancient streets, Baroque churches, a brewery and a washhouse.

19 - Cross-country - Blue - Les Villages La Norma

About

Departing from La Norma (73500)
Average length : 01h30
Total elevation gain : 377m
Vertical drop : 377m
Distance : 12.6km
Signed walking trail

You'll begin on a picturesque downhill path to the edge of Modane before following the River Arc as far as Avrieux. Once past the village of Villarodin, a steeper uphill path then takes you to a mountainside forest track which leads back to La Norma. This pleasant itinerary presents no major difficulty and is ideal to start on before taking to the more challenging trails. You'll cross two villages of Haute Maurienne Vanoise and admire their Baroque churches and typical ancient streets.

Departs from: La Norma Tourist Office

Loop
Total elevation gain : 377m
Altitude max : 1300m
Vertical drop : 377m

Map references

Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map sold in the Tourist Offices

Topoguides references

Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike booklet sold in the Tourist Offices

Prices

Free access.

Period of practice

From 01/05 to 01/11.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Access

Devant la Maison de La Norma 73500 La Norma
Departing from : La Norma (73500)
Latitude : 45.20106 - Longitude : 6.696703

The start of the course is located at the Tourist Office of La Norma, parking nearby on the leisure base.

Information update on 13/10/2023 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise