Walking tour from Val Cenis Sollières to Le Châtel

Looking for the kind of walk that holds surprises around every corner? Here's
an exotic journey you're sure to love. Escape everyday life into the bliss
of Chemin du Petit Bonheur and wander through the ages at your leisure.

Description

Bizarrely, different worlds come together as you make your way along the
path. The little runway at the airfield would make any golfer's mouth water.
Smooth as the best greens, its lawn seems to spread to infinity.
As soon as you pass the shale quarry, you're struck by an unsurpassable view
of Dent Parrachée and the Grande Casse glaciers.
And then, when you get to the Châtel, you won't believe your eyes! In this
hamlet, nestled at the foot of a rock-climbing face, time literally stands still,
and even today, there's no running water or electricity.
And as you continue your hike, perhaps you'll stop at the solarium for a
meditative break... Or maybe you'd rather go take a closer look at this strange
object that shows you the direction of the wind...
One thing is for sure, these little pleasures are just the thing to make you
truly appreciate your newfound tranquility

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: 4 years

Environments

• Close to a public transportation
• Near shuttle stop
• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Village center
• Close to GR footpath
• Overview on river
• Pond within 5 km
• Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 5km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 60m
• Negative gradient 60m
• Daily duration 1:45 a.m.
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Nature of the land Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring), Grit, Suitable for all terrain strollers
• Maximum altitude 1302m

Opening period

From 01/05 to 15/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

By bus: Route 53 - Les Favières stop.
By car: Park in the parking lot near Le Chenantier campsite.

Documents

• Walking tour from Val Cenis Sollières to Le Châtel (pdf)
• Walking tour from Val Cenis Sollières to Le Châtel (pdf)
• Walking tour from Val Cenis Sollières to Le Châtel (pdf)
• Walking tour from Val Cenis Sollières to Le Châtel (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement : No

Pets allowed on leash only.