Circuit des Mandes Trail
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
6.882625
Longitude :
45.285491
Map ref. :
Map and booklet "Walks and Hikes Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for € 10 at the Tourist Office)
Travelling from stream to stream, explore a south-facing slope where alpine meadows merge with forests. Accessible almost all year round, this route is full of variety. In winter, the frozen streams attract your attention.
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?
Services
Rates
Free access.
Period(s) of use
From 15/05 to 15/10
Subject to favorable weatherSubject to snow conditions
Home
Pets allowed
Things to discover nearby
Explore our hikes
Pedestrian sports
Aquamotion
Courchevel
km
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The route takes you through the old hamlet of Moriond. Be sure to stop at Aquamotion, the biggest aqua-leisure centre in the mountains.
Pedestrian sports
Sentier des Verdons
Courchevel
2.8km
Walkers/hikers
10m
320m
This route takes you up in a gondola lift, giving you great views of the Grande Casse (highest peak in the Savoie region: 3,855m). Look out for marmots on the ledge 100 metres from the gondola lift station. Watch out for cyclists and golfers.
Pedestrian sports
Plan du Vah - Sentier des Tufs
Courchevel
3.1km
Walkers/hikers
130m
130m
This path takes you to Kamelot Camp amongst the fir trees, where you can refuel at the little Canadian-style cabin and enjoy fun, original activities at the lake.
