Girarde footpath

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

3633ETR - TIGNES VAL-D'ISÈRE RESISTANTE HAUTE MAURIENNE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE

17.20€

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

3633ET - TIGNES VAL-D'ISÈRE HAUTE MAURIENNE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE

17.20€

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

3634OT - VAL CENIS CHARBONNEL

13.90€

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

TOP75003 - MASSIF DE LA VANOISE

13.90€

TOP100D73 - SAVOIE CHAMBÉRY ALBERTVILLE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE PNR DU MASSIF DES BAUGES

202 JURA ALPES DU NORD

Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN

Scale : 1:150 000

5.90€

NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Scale : 1:250 000

6.80€

NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Scale : 1:2 500 000

7.00€

Description

On a shaded north-facing slope, embark on a journey to meet the prehistoric
humans. From Chemin du Petit Bonheur to the Neolithic cave, this hike
lays out a wide array of unexpected treasures for you.
On the tranquil left bank of the Arc river, you proudly strike out on Chemin du Petit Bonheur. One of the top attractions of Haute Maurienne Vanoise, this trail makes for a pleasant excursion in all kinds of ways. Today, it takes you to the Muleney lakes where the Caribbean-blue waters are a source of eternal fascination for hikers.
And what's that cave you can see as you stop for a rest at the Balmes lookout point? A secret cave that once served as a sheepfold for our Neolithic ancestors. What was life like in those days? In the blink of an eye, you are transported thousands of years back to the "New Age" of the Stone Age, when livestock farming emerged in our mountains.
If you're lucky enough to explore this trail in spring, an extra treasure awaits you with each snowmelt. Enjoy the privilege of a visit to the Merderel waterfall, which dries up as soon as summer rears its head.

Technical Information

Walking

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

2h30mn

Dist.

8.1 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

Place de la Vanoise Termignon , 73500 Val-Cenis

Lat : 45.276726Lng : 6.817258

Points of interest

Ligne S53 : St Michel de M. - Bonneval sur Arc

Line linking Saint Michel de Maurienne to the villages of Val Cenis, Bessans and Bonneval/Arc. Please note that this line does not drop off passengers at Modane in the upward direction. The line is equipped for bicycle transport at no extra charge.The number of bicycles that can be transported depends on the shuttle schedule (refer to the mobility guide) and the type of bicycle. A VAE / VTTAE takes 2 places on a bike trailer. Reservations are possible but not compulsory. Bicycles must be placed on the bike racks by their owners.

Ligne S52 St Michel de M. - Aussois - Val Cenis Lanslebourg

Line linking Saint Michel de Maurienne to Val Cenis Lanslebourg via the station/village of Aussois. Please note that this line does not drop off passengers at Modane in the upward direction. The line is equipped for bicycle transport at no extra charge.

Rue de la Parrachée RD1006 Termignon 73500 Val-Cenis

Bus stop N°340 : Maison de la Vanoise / Mairie

Bus stop N°340 : "Maison de la Vanoise /Mairie" located in Termignon in the commune of Val Cenis. The bus stop is located on the main road to Termignon, near the town hall, tourist office and shops. This stop is also a "stop point" for safe hitchhiking.

5 place de la Vanoise Termignon 73500 Val-Cenis

Electric vehicle charging station

Station with 2 charging points (1 of 22 kW DC and 1 of 24 kW AC) with Combo 2 / CHAdeMO / AC T2S connector Simultaneous AC and DC charging between 1h and 2h.