Walking tour of the Monolith

Geological curiosity famous for its climbing, thin needle of cargneule with warm shades, yellow ochre, 93 meters high overlooking the forest of Plan Bois. Gateway to the Vanoise National Park.The Monolithe is the site of the inauguration of the Vanoise National Park and is a developed site. This needle that emerges in the middle of the pines is composed of cargneule, a rock of particularly hard sedimentary origin that has resisted erosion while the less resistant rocks that surrounded it have disappeared. First climbed in 1957, the monolith now attracts thousands of climbers from all over the world to attack this 93-metre giant.

Line linking Modane to Aussois. On weekdays, it also connects Modane and Aussois to Val Cenis Lanslebourg.Alpine skis and snowboard boots are not accepted on passengers' feet. However, they can be checked in with skis and poles.

Bus stop N° 604 : "Le Centre" located in the commune of Aussois. This stop serves the heart of the village with the shops, the town hall and the church. This stop is also a "rezo inch" point for organised hitchhiking.

Car park at the exit of Aussois in the direction of Sardières, giving access to the departure points of the summer and winter hiking trails of the Sardières area as well as to marked snowshoeing routes.

French first National Park established in 1963, it carries out tasks of protection (nature, plant and animal species, habitats and natural resources), knowledge, awareness and environmental education.