Old vines abound along this south-facing track, which is surprising given the mountain setting. The Tarentaise region's warm, dry climate has helped them...Read more
Accessed along a ledge track, the handful of houses in L'Echaillon seem to be suspended in time. There was once a chapel here but it is not known when...Read more
At over 1,300 metres above sea level, this is an ideal spot to stop off and take in the magnificent panorama of snow-capped peaks and abundant mountain...Read more
Along this route you can look forward to scenic viewpoints over the Vanoise glaciers and La Grande Casse, the highest peak in the Vanoise mountain range.As...Read more
If you stray slightly off the main route here, you can join a trail that runs along the riverbank, with beautiful views as you go.Do be aware that some...Read more
This renewed postcard summarises both the main physical changes to the landscape –glacial melting, forest recolonisation and agropastoral decline....Read more
To round off your scenic outing, the Mont Bochor cable car takes you up to an altitude of 2,010m in just 3 minutes! At the top, you’ll find an orientation...Read more
Not far from the route, this unusual little chapel, perched on the promontory of Le Châtelard at an altitude of 1,450m, enjoys an incredible view over...Read more
A wonderful view can be enjoyed from here over the resort of Val Thorens with, in the distance, the Aiguilles de Péclet (3,561m) and Polset (3,531m) peaks....Read more