Trail de Val Cenis Bramans aux forts

Set off at a brisk pace on the Chemin du Petit Bonheur, a trail cherished by

locals, and take in the invigorating scents of spruce and fir trees. Under the

watchful eye of the green woodpecker, you'll only hear the sound of its beak

on the weathered tree trunks.

Standing proud on its unconquerable promontory, the giant of the valley offers

you a journey into the military history of Haute Maurienne Vanoise, that takes

just a few minutes. A true emblem of the valley, Redoute Marie-Thérèse has

become the iconic representative of the five Esseillon forts. Awe-inspiring?

To say the least! Their construction began in 1817 to protect the kingdom

of Piedmont-Sardinia from possible French attacks. Massive, monumental,

they form a row at the narrowest point of the valley.

And what about Pont du Diable (Devil's Bridge) as sensational as its height

above the gorges is breathtaking? But fear not, even the most faint-hearted

have managed to cross it, so you can do it too!