Trail des Archettes

Name: Trail des Archettes
Address: Route départementale 100 Bramans, Val-Cenis, 73500
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Val-Cenis

© Trail des Archettes - OTHMV - S. Romane

After this out-and-back escape, rich in altitude differences, the mountain range will hold no more secrets for you. From the torrent d'Ambin to the Col de Sollières, discover a varied and rejuvenating world.

Description

Are you ready to traverse a forest suspended above the Val d'Ambin? Starting from Le Cernay, the warm-up is short as far as La Villette. The ubac route then seems a little steep for the first hour, but there are plenty of cool breaks along the Laméranche stream.
The combe des Archettes suddenly welcomes you, opening up onto a grazed clearing. The patous keep a watchful eye on their herd. Fear not, stay on your well-trodden path. But what are those curious gypsum formations to your left? The ridges of Général Sarret will soon make you forget the 800 m you've already climbed.
Stop off near Lac de l'émeraude and take in the Mont Froid fort. The former military barracks bear witness to a rich military history. The detour was well worth the 360° panorama!
Return to your original route to reach the Petit Mont Cenis plateau. Surrounded by peaks as wild as they are fascinating, enjoy the fresh air at 2639 m altitude.
Soon it's time for a quiet descent, with all those memories in your travel diary.

Equipment

Parking nearby
Trail road

Additional welcome

1/ How is trail running time calculated?
Trail times are calculated on the basis of reference paces for a regular runner who practices running on average 1 or 2 times a week.
600m/h ascent in altitude
900m/h ascent on descent
9km/h on the flat

2/ Using GPX tracks
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.