The Chemin des Gardes on foot

Name: The Chemin des Gardes on foot
Address: Rue sous l'église Lanslevillard, Val-Cenis, 73500
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Val-Cenis

The Chemin des Gardes on foot - CCHMV APN

Leave your day-to-day worries behind as you go in search of nature's little pleasures. Twelve chapels await you, a treat for all your senses. The subtle way these baroque buildings blend with the forest lends a poetic tone to this walk, full of unsuspected treasures.

Description

While some will enjoy basking on a sun deck, others may prefer a banquet atmosphere to enjoy a good old countryside picnic with the family. As always, the Chemin du Petit Bonheur gives you space to stop time and enjoy a moment of peace. Not to forget a rest at Saint-Étienne chapel, inciting you to serene contemplation. And then suddenly, you're in the forest, which gradually enfolds you in shade. The sweet fragrance of resin marks the beginning of a second stage. One after another, baroque churches and chapels appear, their understated exteriors contrasting with rich interior decorations. In the intimacy of the Drayes d'en Haut stream, the water murmurs playfully among the mosses. The ski slopes are never far away. Dotted around the resort's grassy slopes, herds of dairy cows have taken the place of skiers. As you watch them greedily graze, your own mouth waters at the thought of sampling the smooth, fruity Beaufort d'Été cheese.

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: 6 years

Environments

Close to a public transportation
Forest location
Near shuttle stop
Mountain view
Mountain location
Village center
Close to GR footpath

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

Distance 7km
Route type LOOP
Elevation gain 270m
Negative gradient 270m
Daily duration 02h15
Signposted itinerary Yes
Beaconing accuracy Mixed signposting (PR and GR)
Tricky passage Passage on undeveloped streams that can be difficult in the spring as well as on a narrow developed stream that can be dangerous in case of frost. Slightly steep passages, be careful with children.
Nature of the land Rock, Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
Maximum altitude 1733m