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Etache Valley Trail
Taste the wilderness of Haute Maurienne Vanoise! Bursting with variety, this secret valley is a true enchantment. You'll cross a range of mountain zones and each step will take you into a new journey.
Description
Setting off at a time when the dew is still dripping onto the forest floor, you are soon caressed by the first rays of sunshine. On a path that gradually winds its way through the woods, your steps are punctuated
by the quiet, flowing sound of the Etache stream.
After carefully closing the gates as you pass, you suddenly feel the magic of the great high-altitude cembra groves. In the distance, the Grand Bec d'Etache can already be seen.
As you pass by the farm, enhance your picnic with cheeses sold directly all summer long. Barely refueled, the waterfall beckons. But don't stop there. The valley's secrets remain to be discovered. It's time to climb the demanding Plan des Eaux.
Enjoy a refreshing break on the rocks carved out by the torrent before finding your second wind all the way to the highest point of Côte Charbonnière. Enjoy a soothing stopover at Lac du Liael. The whistle of frightened marmots guides you to the Montbas mountain pasture.
Let yourself be carried away by the final descent into the forest. The subtle mix of birdsong will delight walkers and seasoned trail runners alike.
Equipment
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Parking nearby
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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.
Environments
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Mountain view
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Mountain location
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Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Rates
Free access.
Opening period
From 15/05 to 15/10 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: from the RD 1006 at Val Cenis Bramans, take the RD100 towards Le Planay and park in the Le Planay parking lot.
Documents
Animals
Pets allowed : Yes
Pets allowed with supplement : No
Pets allowed on leash only.
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.
