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Le Dolmen et le Bois Dessus
Description
This hike in the vicinity of the village of Le Thyl, above Saint-Michel-de Maurienne, takes us to places frequented in the Neolithic period, some 3000 years BC, by the first inhabitants of the Arc Valley.
Also worth a visit is the martyred village of Bois Dessus, a place steeped in history burnt down in 1944 by Germans fleeing back to Italy.
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Additional information
Updated by
Office du tourisme Intercommunal Maurienne Galibier - 17/08/2026
www.mauriennegalibier.com/fr/
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Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Topo on sale at the reception desks of local tourist offices (Valloire, Orelle, Valmeinier, Saint-Michel de Maurienne).
Map references :
Topo-Guide and carto-guide available from the Maurienne Galibier tourist office.
Open period
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 56 87 43
Email : accueil@maurienne-galibier.com
Website : http://www.maurienne-galibier.com
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Depart from Le Thyl-parking.
Head towards and through the hamlet.
Take the path to the right of the church.
At the next intersection, follow the signs for the Dolmen.
A round trip takes you to the Dolmen.
Continue along the track towards Bois Dessus.
Once you've reached the hamlet, take the same route back to the Thyl-parking area.
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