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La Rochette and Les Trois Croix
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From La Rochette, discover the Trois Croix through villages, forests and mountain pastures, surrounded by the high peaks of the Arvan. An unspoilt natural setting for a real change of scenery.
Along the way, you'll discover an orientation table to help you identify the surrounding peaks. Les Trois Croix are the remains of a calvary originally consisting of 14 crosses, erected in the 15th century by the inhabitants of the hamlet of La Rochette, praying to be spared from the plague. Loaded with history, this hike will appeal to most hikers, offering both heritage and nature.
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Additional information
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Office de tourisme Intercommunal Cœur de Maurienne - 08/12/2025
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Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Topoguide Pays des Aiguilles d'Arves available for €5 at Explore Maurienne tourist offices during our opening hours.
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3433 and 3335
Open period
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 83 51 51
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Start: from the Fontcouverte church parking lot, drive 400m up the RD78.
1/ Follow the signs for "La Toussuire - La Rochette - Les 3 croix". After the hairpin bend, take a path towards Les Villards.
2/ After a few meters, join the road and turn right towards the village of Les Villards and L'Alpettaz.
3/ After passing through the village of l'Alpettaz, cross the RD78 and turn left for a few dozen metres. Then take the path on the right towards La Rochette - Les 3 Croix.
4/ After a short climb, pass the reservoir: you'll arrive on a beautiful balcony path. At the next intersection, head for Les 3 Croix, then descend towards La Rochette over a small ridge.
5/ Cross the RD78 and go up a few dozen metres. Then descend towards La Rochette - Les Anselmes - Fontcouverte.
Animals
Yes. Pets allowed on leash only.
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