Trail du chemin des Gardes

Starting from Val-Cenis

Average duration : 1h10

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Trail du chemin des Gardes

Access

Starting from :

Latitude :

6.91273

Longitude :

45.290328

Map ref. :

Map and booklet "Walks and Hikes Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for € 10 at the Tourist Office)

Leave your day-to-day worries behind as you go in search of nature's little pleasures. Twelve chapels await you, a treat for all your senses. The subtle way these baroque buildings blend with the forest lends a poetic tone to this walk, full of unsuspected treasures.

While some will enjoy basking on a sun deck, others may prefer a banquet atmosphere to enjoy a good old countryside picnic with the family. As always, the Chemin du Petit Bonheur gives you space to stop time and enjoy a moment of peace. Not to forget a rest at Saint-Étienne chapel, inciting you to serene contemplation. And then suddenly, you're in the forest, which gradually enfolds you in shade. The sweet fragrance of resin marks the beginning of a second stage. One after another, baroque churches and chapels appear, their understated exteriors contrasting with rich interior decorations. In the intimacy of the Drayes d'en Haut stream, the water murmurs playfully among the mosses. The ski slopes are never far away. Dotted around the resort's grassy slopes, herds of dairy cows have taken the place of skiers. As you watch them greedily graze, your own mouth waters at the thought of sampling the smooth, fruity Beaufort d'Été cheese.

Useful information

Starting from Val-Cenis

Average duration : 1h10

Difficulty : Medium

Boucle

Distance : 7 km

Elevation gain : 270 m

Negative elevation gain : 270 m

Max. altitude : 1733 m

Marked itinerary

Contact

Telephone:

 04 79 05 99 06

e-mail:

 info@hautemaurienne.com

Services

Rates

Free access.

Period(s) of use

From 15/05 to 15/10

Subject to favorable weatherSubject to snow conditions

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