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Walking tour of the Villard bridge

Villard Bridge - Salt Route
Walking tour of the Villard bridge

Description

Here, waterfalls reveal themselves to young and old. Water, continuously
in movement, cascades straight down from the Vanoise glaciers. Imagine
columns tens of metres high carved into the sunny cliffs. Raw nature!

If you want to follow the life of a torrent, today's destination is the perfect
choice! Follow the Doron torrent of Doron and, step by step, get to know its
quirks. At over 2,000 metres above sea level, right before your eyes, it rushes
down the gorges it's been carving over the centuries. And here it remains,
ever greedy for the refreshing waters of the glacier melt.
At the bridge (Pont du Villard), your adventure has only just begun. Peaksseem
to gather together here to quench your thirst for adventure: Pointe de l’Abby,
Pointe du Génépy, and even Dôme de l'Arpont! So far and yet so close at the
same time, the waterfalls parade before you, one after another.
Fascinated by this dream-like atmosphere, you make your way forward,
until the paved path leading to the Vanoise National Park brings you back
down to earth. The salt and cheese route might just lead you to a tasting of
Termignon blue cheese! Look around the village… This farmers' cheese is
one of the hits in local produce.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
2h
Dist.
6 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Place de la Vanoise Termignon , 73500   Val-Cenis
Lat : 45.276661Lng : 6.817296

Additional information

Open period

From 01/05 to 15/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Updated by

Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise - 01/09/2025
www.cchautemaurienne.com
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Environments

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

Type of land

Ground
Grit
Suitable for all terrain strollers

Location complements

By bus: Line S53 or S52 - Maison de la Vanoise/Mairie stop
By car: Parking close to the Maison de la Vanoise.

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Map and booklet "Haute Maurienne Vanoise. 120 walks and hikes - 36 trail routes. For all levels" (sold for €12 in Tourist Offices) - Green route n°11

Map references :
IGN map 3534OT - Les Trois Vallées Map IGN 3633ET - Tignes Val-d'Isère Map IGN 3634OT - Val Cenis

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

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! 🌳🥾