Hiking route: Le Vanoise Express
A pleasant hike up to the famous cable car or simply to enjoy the fabulous views.
From 27/06 to 29/08/2026.
A pleasant stroll under the cool spruce trees, where you'll enjoy the sweet scent of the forest, maybe come across some squirrels (but shhh) before arriving at the Chanton for a magnificent panorama.
Start from Place de l'Etoile in Montchavin
1/ Follow the path going towards Montchavin chairlift
2/ Walk up the trail that goes past Espace Paradisio to "Le Replat" (telephone relay)
3/ Follow the small road for 50m then turn left onto a path that climbs in the forest and brings you under the cable car cable
4/ At a small junction, turn right to keep going up. After a few switchbacks you come to the cable car station
5/ If it is open, you can take the Vanoise Express to the village of Peisey (return trip)
6/ On the way back, take the path down through the houses. It follows a pretty knoll and comes out at a ruined chalet
7/ Go left to the reservoir then Les Coches ice rink.
8/ You can go back down to Montchavin on Les Coches gondola or on the Telebufette
9/ When you come out, go towards the circus tent to go through the tunnel and follow the small asphalt road.
1/ Follow the path going towards Montchavin chairlift
2/ Walk up the trail that goes past Espace Paradisio to "Le Replat" (telephone relay)
3/ Follow the small road for 50m then turn left onto a path that climbs in the forest and brings you under the cable car cable
4/ At a small junction, turn right to keep going up. After a few switchbacks you come to the cable car station
5/ If it is open, you can take the Vanoise Express to the village of Peisey (return trip)
6/ On the way back, take the path down through the houses. It follows a pretty knoll and comes out at a ruined chalet
7/ Go left to the reservoir then Les Coches ice rink.
8/ You can go back down to Montchavin on Les Coches gondola or on the Telebufette
9/ When you come out, go towards the circus tent to go through the tunnel and follow the small asphalt road.
Difficulty Level
Level bue - Medium
Characteristic
Minimum age
8 yrs
Animals accepted
yes
Duration
2h00
Distance
4.1 km
Elevation gain
350 m
Descent
350 m
Type of itinerary
Circuit
Prices
Free of charge.
Nature of the terrain
Not suitable for strollers
Stone
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Ground
Accuracy of Markings
Beige panel with green writing
Location
Place de l'Etoile Montchavin
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
How to get there
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
1250m
Montchavin - Les Coches
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