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Nancroix - le Thovex – Grandbois

Nice trek in the forest. Beautyful view on the village and the Mont Blanc.

Sport Nancroix - le Thovex – Grandbois Peisey-Nancroix

About

Departing from Peisey-Nancroix (73210)
Average length : 04h30
Total elevation gain : 611m
Distance : 7.58km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From Nancroix, cross the brook by the bridge (pont romane) and follow the forest road to the right until top. Halflway up, take the road to the right and in 100 meters you arrive in "Les Esserts". To "Les Bauches" just follow the main forest road to the top.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 611m
Altitude max : 1600m

Further informations

Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

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    From Nancroix - Pont Romano, (1,420m) join the Thovex by the pastoral track, (towards Les Bauches) (1 h)
    In the bend upstream of the Thovex clearing, start of the guards' path (foresters) which will cross the whole slope. There are 3 paths back to the pastoral track. Depending on the time you have available! Vast spruce woods with a few pine colonies and hardwood runs in the avalanche paths. A walk focusing on forest flora.

    Difficulty: Medium. Half of it on paths. Some aerial steps.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed

    Period of practice

    From 15/05 to 15/11.
    Remember to contact your Tourism Officeto learn about the feasibility of the paths.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    73210 Peisey-Nancroix
    Departing from : Peisey-Nancroix (73210)
    Latitude : 45.532246 - Longitude : 6.772488

    Departure Pont Romano from the village of Nancroix, ideally park at the entrance of the village and walk 10 minutes to see the starting point

    Information update on 11/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Peisey Vallandry