On the Thyl archaeological trail, you'll see many rock carving sites, with a wide variety of abstract and figurative iconography.
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The archaeological trail of Thyl
This trail takes you back in time to discover cupules, engravings, dolmens, etc.
Sport The archaeological trail of Thyl Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne
About
Map references
Topo-Guide and carto-guide available from the Maurienne Galibier tourist office.
Topoguides references
Topo on sale at the reception desks of local tourist offices (Valloire, Orelle, Valmeinier, Saint-Michel de Maurienne).
Further informations
Stone, Ground, Grit
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From Le Thyl-parking, head towards the hamlet and cross it.
Take the path to the right of the church. At the next crossroads, follow the signs for the Dolmen. A round trip takes you to the Dolmen. Continue along the track towards Bois Dessus.
From here, turn left up the path towards Pierres à Cupules.
At the La Fromentière crossroads, turn left onto the track and follow it for about 1 km. At Routes d'en Haut, turn right onto the path leading up to Pierres à Cupules.
At the next crossroads, La Raverette, turn right to reach Les Pierres à Cupules.
Return by the same route to Routes d'en Haut. From this intersection, take the path down towards Le Thyl. The path crosses the gravel path four times.
At the fourth intersection, at the level of Pierre Pointe, head towards Le Thyl to reach the parking lot.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
All year round.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Free car park
- Car park
Contacts
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