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La Pierre aux Pieds walking trail
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Description
Discover a mysterious rock with cup marks engraved by prehistoric man. Arriving at an altitude of 2,750 metres, will you be able to spot the 82 footsteps carved into the rock?
Enjoy a steady climb decked out in Scots pine from the very first switchbacks. Your feet dance their way between the twisted roots of these trees that love to grow on south-facing slopes. Soon, you reach a welcoming clearing. Take a well-deserved break at La Fesse d'en Bas. Enter the picture-perfect world of alpine chalets amid pastures dotted with grazing animals. Depending on the season, Mountain Arnica and Great Yellow Gentian flowers may spread at your feet as you make your way to Vallonbrun Refuge. The hike's second section is terraced and starts at the heart of Vanoise National Park. Endless panoramic views await you! Stealthily step into a place that truly lives up to its name... Welcome to "Les Marmottières". To finish off in style, push on a bit further with a demanding uphill climb. What's that strange rock that seems to have been left behind above the
valley several millennia ago? Inspect your discovery closely, but don't touch it. Then, relax and enjoy the view before light-heartedly starting your descent.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 15/07/2026 to 01/10/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 15/07 to 01/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise - 24/11/2025
www.cchautemaurienne.com
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Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Close to GR footpath
In a nature reserve
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Contact
Phone : 04 79 05 99 06
Email : info@hautemaurienne.com
Website : https://www.haute-maurienne-vanoise.com
Type of land
Rock
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
To get there by car: On leaving the village, take the RD 902 to Pré Clos, then the gravel track to the Grattais parking lot.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Map and booklet "Haute Maurienne Vanoise. 115 walks and hikes - 35 trail routes. For all levels" (sold for €10 in Tourist Offices) - Red route n°94
Map references :
"Map IGN 3633ET - Tignes Val-d'Isère
IGN 3634OT - Val Cenis" map
Reception complements
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.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.
Animals
No. Pets are not allowed on this hike, which is partly located in the Vanoise National Park.
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