The Pyramid trail on foot

No sooner is your backpack on your shoulders than you're drawn to this

impressive first attraction. A priory in a pyramid? There's nothing like it in

Haute Maurienne Vanoise. Its museum invites you to discover the history of

the Mont-Cenis pass, a legendary passage between France and Italy.

In the alpine garden, over 250 species of flowers and plants bring joy to the

bees as they feast on their nectar. A kaleidoscope of colours and scents to

celebrate the summer!

As a backdrop, the Mediterranean colours of the lake sparkle with a thousand

light, inviting you to take a contemplative rest. Herds of Tarine cows peacefully

graze on the tender grass. It's a guarantee of taste for the Beaufort AOP and

Bleu de Bonneval cheeses, to be found in the nearby farms.

Time to go on exploring, cooled by the breeze that blows across the Mont-Cenis

pass. All these fortifications bear witness to the rich historical heritage of the

border region. To come back to the present, how about a delicious meal at

one of the restaurants in Plan des Fontainettes?