When the snow melts in the Val Cenis Sardières Nordic skiing area, swap
your cross-country ski boots for hiking boots. Here you are, embarking on an
adventure in this enchanting forest, dotted with majestic Scots pines. Squirrels
discreetly escort you, looking faintly amused at your antics.
As you approach the imposing limestone peak, your eyes are drawn to a
peculiar little shrub. Meet Erica Carnea... Sounds like a movie star, doesn't it?
But it's really a protected species in Vanoise National Park. Is this the plant
they call winter heath? Bold and eager, it manages to grow even before winter
comes to an end. With its colourful little bells, it braves the bad weather and
can even break through the blanket of snow. What a find! But be careful not
to trample this little gem, it's very rare in France!
- Sport
The Monolith via Sentier des Biches
Set off to conquer a 93-metre-tall giant that reigns over the forest. This
lesser-known route to the Monolith gives you a sense of peace, as you
walk in the shade enjoying a diversity of landscapes.
Sport The Monolith via Sentier des Biches Val-Cenis
About
Signs
Mixed marking (PR and PNV)
Map references
Map and booklet "Walks and Hikes Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for € 10 at the Tourist Office)
Topoguides references
Blue route n°38
Further informations
Rock, Ground
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To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
From 01/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Equipments
- Picnic area
- Parking nearby
Contacts
Access
By bus: Line S52 - Church stop.
By car: park in the Sardières church parking lot.
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