Loza walking tour

Name: Loza walking tour
Address: Route de l'Eglise Sollières-Sardières, Val-Cenis, 73500
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Val-Cenis

This hike is full of contrasts, skilfully leading you from a wooded atmosphere to high-altitude alpine meadows and pastures. The south-facing slope is perfect for off-season hikes that demand a certain amount of sunshine.

Description

Ready to cross the 1,000-metre threshold in elevation gain? Have you ever heard Scots pine cones popping under the sun's rays? It's a sound you're bound to hear on this long, sustained ascent through the fragrant pine forest towards the Mont at 1,770 metres of altitude. You may also catch a glimpse of snow heather, a rare and protected plant, dressed in beautiful shades of pink. It's such an early bloomer that its petals somehow manage to burst through the last snows. The open clearing now gives way to another ascent - the hike's last challenging climb. Bursting with pride, you enter Vanoise National Park. The slope grows gentler as you reach Croix de la Loza. Take a seat at this observation post. Before you rise the peaks of Bramanais and Mont Cenis, sometimes wrapped in clouds blown by the Lombarde wind. Take care as you descend into the Bonne Nuit valley. From its impressive altitude of 3,695 metres, Dent Parrachée and its sharp ridges command respect. Imagine the spectacular avalanches that sometimes cascade down Sollières in winter! As you go down, make sure you take plenty of refreshing breaks and tie up your laces properly.

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: 12

Environments

Forest location
Mountain view
Mountain location
Close to a public transportation
Bus stop < 500 m
Pond within 5 km
In a nature reserve

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

Distance 11.6km
Route type LOOP
Elevation gain 1100m
Negative gradient 1100m
Daily duration 04h00
Signposted itinerary Yes
Beaconing accuracy Mixed signposting (PR, PNV and GR)
Nature of the land Stone, Ground, Grit, Not suitable for strollers
Maximum altitude 2357m

Opening period

From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions

Location

Departure from the village along the RD83.
By bus: Line S52 - Mairie stop, Line S53 - Les Favières stop.
By car: park near the Val Cenis Sollières church/mayor's office.

Itinerary