Walking tour of the Monolith
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
6.752421
Longitude :
45.231365
Map ref. :
Map IGN 3534OT - Les Trois Vallées
Among the fragrant pine trees and light-coloured rocks, you'll feel like
you're in "the South". You could almost hear Nino Ferrer's guitar. Aclimbers'
paradise, this unique rock promontory marks the line between the northern
and southern Alps.
You've opted for one of the top hikes in Haute Maurienne Vanoise. The kind
of excursion you won't forget: full of surprises, in the intimacy and cool
of forests that lie on the sunny side of the mountain. As it's also popular
with mountain bikers, it's advisable to keep an eye out for one another, so
everyone can share the area in peace.
Eager to enter the Vanoise National Park? Well, you've done it! You round
a bend in a clearing and lo! there stands Le Monolithe! Rising up from the
middle of the forest, this 93-metre-tall column can't fail to impress you.
This carbonated sedimentary rock is a striking testament to the process of
erosion. The rock is dolomitic limestone, compact and hard enough to stand
the test of time! Le Monolithe was first climbed in 1957 by Michel Paquier
and it was at its foot that Vanoise National Park was inaugurated in 1965.
This timless wonder is a great place to stop for a well-deserved snack.
Services
Rates
Free access.
Period(s) of use
From 01/01 to 31/12
Subject to favorable weatherSubject to snow conditions
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Pets not allowed
Things to discover nearby
Explore our hikes
Pedestrian sports
Circuit de la Nouvaz
Courchevel
2km
Walkers/hikers
140m
140m
This path leads to the pretty hamlet of La Nouvaz, where it passes underneath a stone arch between 2 houses then climbs back up and loops through the forest. May be combined with Le Chemin des Chevreuils path.
Pedestrian sports
Sentier découverte du Grand Bois
Courchevel
3.5km
Walkers/hikers
20m
510m
Take the gondola lift up to the top and read up about the area on the signs along the way: snow, avalanches, ants, spruce trees, Alpine meadows, countryside, fauna, flora and the built environment.
Pedestrian sports
24 - Sandraz - Bois du Ban (été)
Courchevel
3.4km
Walkers/hikers
90m
140m
This path takes you to Kamelot Camp amongst the fir trees, where you can refuel at the little Canadian-style cabin and sample fun, original activities at the lake.
