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La Pierre aux Pieds walking trail
Discover a mysterious rock with cup marks engraved by prehistoric man. Arriving at an altitude of 2,750 metres, will you be able to spot the 82 footsteps carved into the rock?
Description
Enjoy a steady climb decked out in Scots pine from the very first switchbacks. Your feet dance their way between the twisted roots of these trees that love to grow on south-facing slopes. Soon, you reach a welcoming clearing. Take a well-deserved break at La Fesse d'en Bas. Enter the picture-perfect world of alpine chalets amid pastures dotted with grazing animals. Depending on the season, Mountain Arnica and Great Yellow Gentian flowers may spread at your feet as you make your way to Vallonbrun Refuge. The hike's second section is terraced and starts at the heart of Vanoise National Park. Endless panoramic views await you! Stealthily step into a place that truly lives up to its name... Welcome to "Les Marmottières". To finish off in style, push on a bit further with a demanding uphill climb. What's that strange rock that seems to have been left behind above the
valley several millennia ago? Inspect your discovery closely, but don't touch it. Then, relax and enjoy the view before light-heartedly starting your descent.
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.
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Minimum age: 12
Environments
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Mountain view
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Mountain location
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Close to GR footpath
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In a nature reserve
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Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Rates
Free access.
Itinerary
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Distance
15.8km
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Route type
Round trip
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Elevation gain
950m
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Negative gradient
950m
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Daily duration
05h00
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Signposted itinerary
Yes
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Beaconing accuracy
Mixed signposting (PR, PNV and GR)
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Nature of the land
Rock,
Stone,
Ground,
Not suitable for strollers
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Maximum altitude
2730m
Opening period
From 15/07 to 01/10 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Additional opening
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Subject to favorable weather
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Subject to snow conditions
Location
To get there by car: On leaving the village, take the RD 902 to Pré Clos, then the gravel track to the Grattais parking lot.
Documents
Animals
Pets allowed : No
Pets are not allowed on this hike, which is partly located in the Vanoise National Park.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
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To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.
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Distance
15.8km
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Daily duration
05h00
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Elevation gain
950m
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Negative gradient
950m
