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Hiking route : 3 village trail
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Description
A walk through the forest and hillsides of the vllages on the Versant du Soleil: Valezan, La Côte d'Aime and Granier.
The path passes through the villages on the Versant du Soleil and their hillsides, also the midway stage for the herds of cows on their way up to the Alpine pastures. You will enjoy the traditional architecture of the houses with the first two floors made of stone and the top floor made just of wood where hay would be dried for the animals.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Additional information
Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Village centre
Close to GR footpath
View over the vineyards
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne - 06/08/2025
www.la-plagne.com
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Open period
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
According to snow cover.
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Suitable for all terrain strollers
Not suitable for strollers
Contact
Phone : 04 79 55 67 00
Email : info.vallee@la-plagne.com
Reception complements
FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND SAFETY
Safety rules
• Check the weather forecast before you leave.
• Avoid going alone. Tell someone that you are leaving and your planned route.
• Don't forget to drink, eat and take breaks during the hike.
Equipment
• Wear good shoes and clothes that are suitable for the mountains.
• Take with you: sun cream, hat, sunglasses, warm clothes and rain gear, a mobile phone in case of problems.
• Take a map with you. This map is given as an indication, it does not replace the IGN maps.
Good conduct
• Stay on the marked paths and avoid mowed fields.
• Respect the environment.
• Watch out for herds of animals, keep your dog on a lead.
• Please take your rubbish away with you.
In case of accident: 112 or 18
Weather: 32 50
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ Set off from in front of the town hall in Valezan.
1/ Walk down to the bottom of the village, passing by the school, then take the balcony-style path marked Les Adrets de Tarentaise opposite the water trough.
2/ Walk through the forest and Nant des Moulins to Montméry.
3/ Join the departmental road at the top of the village, and follow it on the right for 100m. Then take the path to the left, going around the houses tol bring you back to the balcony path passing in front of the chapel of St Jacques.
4/ Walk along Charbonnet stream to reach the village of La Bergerie.
5/ At the end of the village, take "Les Rottes" path on the right and, at the top, turn right.
6/ At the intersection, turn right, cross La Cluze bridge and go back down on the GR5 trail.
7/ Return to Valezan.
Animals
Yes
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