An easy walk from Montalbert to the little village of Montgésin through forest and sunny clearings. Stunning views of the valley and La Lauzière massif.
When you get to Montgésin, you will discover the chapel of Notre Dame des Neiges which used to be a popular place of pilgrimage for the inhabitants of the Tarentaise valley, who would go there in a procession on August 5th to ask for water.
1/ From the center of the resort, join the pedestrian street, walk up it, and the first signs will be in front of the "1350 Skimium" café.
Walk along the parking lot and then the buildings before reaching the real trailhead on the other side of the road.
2/ Follow the signs
3/ Arrive in Montgésin
4/ Exit the village and join the tarmac road, which winds down to the next bend. 5/ Take the path overlooking the resort and crossing the winter ski slopes. 6/ Arrive at the Chaillet parking lot (in front of the Le Snoroc residence).
Walk along the parking lot and then the buildings before reaching the real trailhead on the other side of the road.
2/ Follow the signs
3/ Arrive in Montgésin
4/ Exit the village and join the tarmac road, which winds down to the next bend. 5/ Take the path overlooking the resort and crossing the winter ski slopes. 6/ Arrive at the Chaillet parking lot (in front of the Le Snoroc residence).
Niveau difficulté
Level bue - Medium
Prices
Free of charge
Opening
Open every day.
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Characteristic
Minimum age
4 yrs
Animals accepted
yes
OK for families with children
yes
Durée
2h00
Distance
4 km
Elevation gain
169 m
Descent
112 m
Type of itinerary
Circuit
Nature of the terrain
Not suitable for strollers
Montgésin trail
73210 Plagne-Montalbert
Altitude
1350m
Plagne Montalbert