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Hiking Roman road

Walk through history along the Roman Road that linked Vienne in France with Milan in Italy. Did you know the word Séez comes from the Latin “sextum” which means six. This was a reference to where Séez was built: on the “sixth milestone” of the Roman Road.

Sport Hiking Roman road Séez

About

Departing from Séez (73700)
Average length : 06h00
Total elevation gain : 800m
Vertical drop : 800m
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 800m
Altitude max : 2188m
Vertical drop : 800m

DEPARTURE: At the parking lot in the village of Saint-Germain
How to get to Saint Germain:
- On foot: via the Countess Cécile circuit duration: 1 hour 15 minutes from the Pont du Reclus car park
- By car: from Séez, follow the direction of La Rosière - Col du Petit Saint-Bernard, 2 km from Villard-Dessus take the road on the left located between the Hôtel le Relais Des Villards and the Auberge du Val Joli en direction of Saint Germain.
From the car park in the hamlet of Saint-Germain, go up the street next to the Chapel and take the Voie Romaine on the left, let yourself be guided by the markings through the mountain pastures.
In the hamlet of Les Chavonnes, follow the direction of Hospice du Petit Saint-Bernard.
After crossing Le Pontet, take the path on the left under the national road, towards the Hospice du Petit Saint-Bernard.
Arrive at the Col, follow the road and pass in front of the Hospice du Petit Saint-Bernard
and the Joux column. To go to the border, take the path
discovered on the plateau of the Hospice.
For the descent, follow the same route as for the ascent.

Reception

Open to children
Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French
Languages of documentation : English, French
Languages informatives signs : French

Period of practice

From 01/07 to 31/10.

Services
  • Pets welcome
Equipments
  • Car park
  • Picnic area

Access

Saint Germain 73700 Séez
Departing from : Séez (73700)
Latitude : 45.637508 - Longitude : 6.817017

Parking in the hamlet of Saint-Germain

Information update on 02/06/2022 by Maison de Séez – Bureau Information Services