
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.
Les Arcs Bourg Saint Maurice Tourisme - 31/03/2026
www.lesarcs.com
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Mountain view
Mountain location
From 04/07 to 13/09 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Phone : 04 79 04 25 03
Email : contact.ads@compagniedesalpes.fr
Website : https://www.lesarcs-peiseyvallandry.com
Departure from the Transarc gondola or from the top of the Vallandry gondola.
Not suitable for strollers
Walking shoes are recommended, as well as a water bottle and windbreaker.
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a lead due to the presence of herds.