Genépis

The term genépi is a generic name that refers to plant species of the genus “artemisia” to which the grand wormwood also belongs and which is used as a constituent in absinthe. In Vanoise there are 3 species of genépi: the black genépi, glacier genépi and yellow genépi. A plant beholden to the moraines and screes, the genépi is best known for the liqueur that is made from its flowers. The genépi is quite common around the mountain pass. We must remind you however that the picking of plants is prohibited in the heart of Vanoise National Park.