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Vukmix : the fort trail
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Description
Trail through forest and meadows with a beautiful view of the valley and surrounding mountains.
PLEASE NOTE: HUNTING SEASON OPEN FROM 10/09 TO 28/01
From the train station take the “Avenue de la Gare” turn left into the “Grande rue” and follow all the way to the church. Continue straight on to the “Rue Jean Monnet” as far as “La Residence” and turn right. Cross the bridge and descend on the left for 200m towards “Le Reverset”. Take the path on the right and follow the signs to the village of Vulmix. Take a tour of the famous Saint Grat chapel or the Fort. (Enquiries at tourist office.)
Technical Information
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Additional information
Open period
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Les Arcs Bourg Saint Maurice Tourisme - 11/08/2025
www.lesarcs.com
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Location complements
Depart from in front of the Tourist Office in Bourg St Maurice, Place de la Gare
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Path n°44
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3532 ET
Type of land
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Environments
Mountain view
Forest location
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ From the Bourg St Maurice tourist office, head towards the town hall square, then the pedestrian street, passing in front of the church.
2/ At the crossroads take the road indicating “Les Chapelles”.
3/ Cross the Arbonne bridge then go down towards Reverset.
4/ Just after the isolated house you will find yellow signs indicating the village of Vulmix. The walk takes place in the woods then in a clearing.
5/ Cross the road to find the path which will take you to the village of Vulmix.
6/ When you are in front of the Chapelle St Grat, you can continue your walk towards the Fort de Vulmix which can be visited and then follow the directions on the yellow signs to return to Bourg Saint Maurice via the Fort path.
Animals
Yes
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