Enjoy a steady climb decked out in Scots pine from the very first switchbacks. Your feet dance their way between the twisted roots of these trees that love to grow on south-facing slopes. Soon, you reach a welcoming clearing. Take a well-deserved break at La Fesse d'en Bas. Enter the picture-perfect world of alpine chalets amid pastures dotted with grazing animals. Depending on the season, Mountain Arnica and Great Yellow Gentian flowers may spread at your feet as you make your way to Vallonbrun Refuge. The hike's second section is terraced and starts at the heart of Vanoise National Park. Endless panoramic views await you! Stealthily step into a place that truly lives up to its name... Welcome to "Les Marmottières". To finish off in style, push on a bit further with a demanding uphill climb. What's that strange rock that seems to have been left behind above the
valley several millennia ago? Inspect your discovery closely, but don't touch it. Then, relax and enjoy the view before light-heartedly starting your descent.
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La Pierre aux Pieds
Discover a mysterious rock with cup marks engraved by prehistoric man. Arriving at an altitude of 2,750 metres, will you be able to spot the 82 footsteps carved into the rock?
Sport La Pierre aux Pieds Val-Cenis
About
Signs
Mixed signposting (PR, PNV and GR)
Map references
Map and booklet "Walks and Hikes Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for € 10 at the Tourist Office)
Topoguides references
Red route n°91
Further informations
Rock, Stone, Ground
To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
From 15/07 to 01/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Equipments
- Parking nearby
Contacts
Access
To get there by car: On leaving the village, take the RD 902 to Pré Clos, then the gravel track to the Grattais parking lot.
