Rock carvings and the Archaeological Park Lozes

Rocks polished by the ancient glacier Arc reveal an original set of rock carvings left by early mountaineers. Learn to decipher those mysterious signs, dating mostly from 1000 BC to the Middle Ages.

Rock carvings and the Archaeological Park Lozes Aussois

About

Departing from Aussois (73500)
Average length : 01h30
Total elevation gain : 58m
Vertical drop : 58m
Distance : 5km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

At the beginning of July 2023, a space for cultural mediation on the theme of rock engravings will open in the Command building (located on the Place d'Armes) at Fort Victor-Emmanuel.
Make the detour to a new space, you will discover an exceptional cultural heritage!

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 58m
Altitude max : 1523m
Vertical drop : 58m

Signs

Take the dirt road on the right after St. Peter bridge just outside the village towards Sardières D83. Sign "of Lozes Archaeological Park" and follow the road for about 1.5km. On your right you see the entrance of the park, materialized by an open gate.

Map references

IGN Top 25 map - 3534 OT the three Modane valleys

Further informations

Ground

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    0/ Leave the village in the direction of Sardières, cross the Saint-Pierre bridge and take the dirt road on the right, signposted "Parc archéologique des Lozes".
    1/ Continue along the track until you reach the barrier and the entrance to the Lozes archaeological park. There are two routes available to you. Take the first route on the right and then the second. The route is marked by small black arrows.
    As the rocks are very eroded, the observation of the engravings is subject to certain lighting conditions. It is therefore recommended to go to the site at sunrise or sunset, as the low-angled light accentuates the relief and contours of the engravings.
    Return by the same route.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Languages of documentation : English, French, Italian
    Languages visits : French
    Languages informatives signs : French
    Suitable for strollers

    Period of practice

    From 01/01 to 31/12.
    Inquire in advance with the Tourist Office to find out the conditions of access.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Les Lozes 73500 Aussois
    Departing from : Aussois (73500)
    Latitude : 45.224645 - Longitude : 6.754569

    Car access and parking: From the village of Aussois, take direction Sardières. After crossing the St. Peter bridge, take the track to the right indicating the archaeological park and park in the car park. One can also start the walk from the car park of the Cross Plan (fork in the road leading to the Monolithe).
    Carto: IGN Top 25-3534 OT three valleys Modane

    Information update on 19/04/2024 by Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme