No sooner is your backpack on your shoulders than you're drawn to this
impressive first attraction. A priory in a pyramid? There's nothing like it in
Haute Maurienne Vanoise. Its museum invites you to discover the history of
the Mont-Cenis pass, a legendary passage between France and Italy.
In the alpine garden, over 250 species of flowers and plants bring joy to the
bees as they feast on their nectar. A kaleidoscope of colours and scents to
celebrate the summer!
As a backdrop, the Mediterranean colours of the lake sparkle with a thousand
light, inviting you to take a contemplative rest. Herds of Tarine cows peacefully
graze on the tender grass. It's a guarantee of taste for the Beaufort AOP and
Bleu de Bonneval cheeses, to be found in the nearby farms.
Time to go on exploring, cooled by the breeze that blows across the Mont-Cenis
pass. All these fortifications bear witness to the rich historical heritage of the
border region. To come back to the present, how about a delicious meal at
one of the restaurants in Plan des Fontainettes?
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The Pyramid Trail
A walk like no other, inciting you to daydream in the great outdoors From
an offbeat church to traditional gardens, passing by fortifications from all
ages, this hike is bursting with variety! And let's not forget the star of the
show: the iconic Mont-Cenis lake.
About
Signs
Departmental signposting (PR)
Map references
Map and booklet "Walks and Hikes Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for € 10 at the Tourist Office)
Topoguides references
Blue route n°43
Further informations
Ground
From the Pyramid, walk down to the gardens and then to the lake before following the gorge of the Ronce stream up to the Maison Franco-Italienne. Alternatively, you can do the walk the other way round.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Pets allowed on leash only.
Period of practice
From 01/06 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
- Pets welcome
- Restaurant
- Parking nearby
- Public WC
Contacts
Access
By car: park in the Plan des Fontainettes parking lot.
