Fond d'Etache walking trail

Taste the wilderness of Haute Maurienne Vanoise! Bursting with variety, this secret valley is a true enchantment. You'll cross a range of mountain zones and each step will take you into a new journey.

Setting off at a time when the dew is still dripping onto the forest floor, you are soon caressed by the first rays of sunshine. On a path that gradually winds its way through the woods, your steps are punctuated
by the quiet, flowing sound of the Etache stream.
After carefully closing the gates as you pass, you suddenly feel the magic of the great high-altitude cembra groves. In the distance, the Grand Bec d'Étache can already be seen.
As you pass by the farm, enhance your picnic with cheeses sold directly all summer long. Barely refueled, the waterfall beckons. But don't stop there. The valley's secrets remain to be discovered. It's time to climb the demanding Plan des Eaux.
Enjoy a refreshing break on the rocks carved out by the torrent before finding your second wind all the way to the highest point of Côte Charbonnière. Enjoy a soothing stopover at Lac du Liael. The whistle of frightened marmots guides you to the Montbas mountain pasture.
Let yourself be carried away by the final descent into the forest. The subtle mix of birdsong will delight walkers and seasoned trail runners alike.