Skilful walking loop

Name: Skilful walking loop
Address: Rue sous l'église Lanslevillard, Val-Cenis, 73500
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Val-Cenis

Discover little-known natural and cultural treasures. This trail is great for those seeking a few hours of adventure and it's also perfect for those just starting out in trail running. Among the pine forest, meadows and torrents, each can find their own pace.

Description

When you leave the village, you'll notice a few different kinds of insects along the path. Between the roots of Scots pines, you can see lines of ants bustling about as you feel the warmth of beautiful spring days on your face. In the height of summer, your first stop at the St-Laurent chapel is a strange experience, as though you're "in the middle of nowhere". The Burel stream appearing at the beginning and end of the climb makes the ascent seem short. Get your breath back on the track, sometimes frequented by the 4x4s of mountain farmers. The magical descent through the woods plunges you into a whole new world. Perhaps you'll take an unplanned stop by the Pichet stream to cool off. Now you find yourself in a valley echoing with marmots' whistles. It's also a sign that you've arrived in the village. Can you hear the Diet waterfall behind you?

Additional welcome

The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.

Minimum age: 8 years

Environments

Close to a public transportation
Near shuttle stop
Mountain view
Mountain location
Village center
Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

Distance 6km
Route type LOOP
Elevation gain 400m
Negative gradient 400m
Daily duration 02h30
Signposted itinerary Yes
Beaconing accuracy Departmental signposting (PR)
Tricky passage From the Saint-Laurent chapel to Lanslevillard, short steep passage, requiring your attention in the presence of children.
Nature of the land Rock, Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
Maximum altitude 1840m