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Walking tour of the Bessans plain

Walking tour of the Bessans plain
Walking tour of the Bessans plain

Description

Half in the shade, half in the sun, here are a few miles of easy walking that'll leave you free to look around at your leisure. At over 1,700 metres above sea level, take an invigorating stroll that'll plunge you deep into the mystery of waterfalls.

Are you ready to faithfully follow the Arc river?
On your way along the Chemin du Petit Bonheur, you're sure to want to stop
for a family picnic. Get yourself comfortably settled at a banquet table... It
seems to have been waiting for your "gnia"* to stop here for a feast.
Under the watchful eye of the imposing Tierce peak, you continue your
journey through the heart of the meadows. Can you see its chapel, perched
at 2,973 meters?
And, with your gaze forever glued to the landscape, it takes just a few seconds
before you spot the breathtaking waterfalls on the south side. Unrestrained,
they cascade down from the glaciers of Vallonbrun and Gefret at the heart
of the Vanoise National Park. In early summer, you won't be able to take
your eyes away from the sight.
Then, in the forest of Chantelouve, you might come across some squirrels,
fearful at the passage of adventurous mountain bikers.
Before you get to the village, Le Ribon invites you to new hikes. Next time,
that's a promise…

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
2h30mn
Dist.
8 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Place de la Mairie , 73480   Bessans
Lat : 45.320259Lng : 6.993773

Date and time

  • From 01/05/2026 to 15/10/2026

Additional information

Open period

From 01/05 to 15/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Updated by

Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise - 23/12/2025
www.cchautemaurienne.com
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Environments

Overview on river
Mountain view
Lake view
Mountain location
Village centre
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Close to a public transportation
Near shuttle stop

Type of land

Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Grit
Suitable for all terrain strollers

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) - Green route n°12

Map references :
Map IGN 3633ET - Tignes Val-d'Isère Map IGN 3634OT - Val Cenis

Location complements

By bus: Line S53 - Mairie/Poste stop.
By car: Park in the Town Hall parking lot.

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.

Tricky passages

Crossing the RD 902 without a pedestrian crossing.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.

Animals

Yes. Pets allowed on leash only.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾