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Le sentier de l'Homme Cairn

Le sentier de l'Homme Cairn

Description

Signposted path accessible to pedestrians from 5 July 2025
from the Transarc intermediary (departure from Arc 1800) or the top of the
Vallandry cable car.

Transarc or the summit of Vallandry is the starting point for a somewhat original
original exploration begins.
Greeted on one side by Thetys the Giant and on the other by an inuksuk, a stone statue from another time, young and old are invited to follow in the footsteps of a civilisation that disappeared thousands of years ago.
millennia ago.
Stone sculptures that seem to defy the laws of nature, strange engravings and marine remains bear witness to the existence of an ancient learned people who lived here at a time when the ocean covered the mountains.
Interactive and fun, these meeting points with the past offer families the chance to take part in the construction of a stone vault, a cairn, or to try out a Japanese step course.
After this adventure, rich in discovery and reflection on the history of the mountain
and the traces left by every species, human or otherwise, visitors will be able to extend
visitors will have the chance to extend their exploration with the Mineral Gallery or the Mountain Animal Museum.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
30mn
Dist.
1.8 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Intermédiaire de Transarc Arc 1800 , 73700   Les Arcs
Lat : 45.56265Lng : 6.79455

Date and time

  • From 04/07/2026 to 13/09/2026
  • From 04/07/2027 to 13/09/2027

Additional information

Updated by

Les Arcs Bourg Saint Maurice Tourisme - 31/03/2026
www.lesarcs.com
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Environments

Mountain view
Mountain location

Open period

From 04/07 to 13/09 daily.

Subject to favorable weather.

Contact

Phone : 04 79 04 25 03

Email : contact.ads@compagniedesalpes.fr

Website : https://www.lesarcs-peiseyvallandry.com

Location complements

Departure from the Transarc gondola or from the top of the Vallandry gondola.

Type of land

Not suitable for strollers

Reception complements

Walking shoes are recommended, as well as a water bottle and windbreaker.

Animals

Yes. Dogs must be kept on a lead due to the presence of herds.

Data author

Image Explore Savoie
proposed by Explore Savoie
89 rue Amiral Gérard Daille 73000 Chambéry France

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾