Circuit des Mandes Trail

After a gradual ascent, venture through the Pierres Longues pastures, to the sound of whistling marmots. They live here in the sunny season. In spring and autumn, herds graze peacefully. In the height of summer, it's not uncommon to spot farmers haymaking. A quick detour to your left and a short break in the sheltered rock caves of Les Mandes make you picture the Belle and Sebastian film set. Cool off at the Ravine stream. In the Pramaria Forest, you might just receive a visit from a few deer. Hidden from view, they share their home with the mountain hare. Waterfalls and streams create the backdrop of choice for your journey to the Adroit meadows. Don't forget to take a break at St-Jean Baptiste chapel for a taste of culture before heading back to Val Cenis - Lanslebourg, along the peaceful Chemin du Petit Bonheur. Don't you feel like you've now gone through all the myriad moods of a mountain village?