• Sport

Vukmix : the fort trail

Trail through forest and meadows with a beautiful view of the valley and surrounding mountains.
PLEASE NOTE: HUNTING SEASON OPEN FROM 10/09 TO 28/01

Sport Vukmix : the fort trail Bourg-Saint-Maurice

About

Departing from Bourg-Saint-Maurice (73700)
Average length : 01h20
Total elevation gain : 261m
Vertical drop : 143m
Distance : 3.9km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From the train station take the “Avenue de la Gare” turn left into the “Grande rue” and follow all the way to the church. Continue straight on to the “Rue Jean Monnet” as far as “La Residence” and turn right. Cross the bridge and descend on the left for 200m towards “Le Reverset”. Take the path on the right and follow the signs to the village of Vulmix. Take a tour of the famous Saint Grat chapel or the Fort. (Enquiries at tourist office.)

Loop
Total elevation gain : 261m
Altitude max : 1060m
Vertical drop : 143m

Signs

The trail is indicated by yellow signs with a green inscription. You can also find yellow rectangles painted on stones or ponds.

Map references

TOP 25 IGN 3532 ET

Topoguides references

Path n°44

Further informations

Ground

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    1/ From the Bourg St Maurice tourist office, head towards the town hall square, then the pedestrian street, passing in front of the church.
    2/ At the crossroads take the road indicating “Les Chapelles”.
    3/ Cross the Arbonne bridge then go down towards Reverset.
    4/ Just after the isolated house you will find yellow signs indicating the village of Vulmix. The walk takes place in the woods then in a clearing.
    5/ Cross the road to find the path which will take you to the village of Vulmix.
    6/ When you are in front of the Chapelle St Grat, you can continue your walk towards the Fort de Vulmix which can be visited and then follow the directions on the yellow signs to return to Bourg Saint Maurice via the Fort path.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    All year round.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Parking nearby

    Access

    Place de La Gare 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
    Departing from : Bourg-Saint-Maurice (73700)
    Latitude : 45.619 - Longitude : 6.7713

    Depart from in front of the Tourist Office in Bourg St Maurice, Place de la Gare

    More informations

    Information update on 12/03/2024 by Les Arcs Bourg Saint Maurice Tourisme