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in Valmeinier

Balade Valmeinier par les hameaux

Discover Valmeinier through its hamlets. This walk can be done from Valmeinier Center Station or Valmeinier Villages.

Route details

Valmeinier
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Pebbles, Earth
Autumn, Summer, Winter, Spring

Description

Departure from the resort: From the snow front, go to the tourist office, then exit the resort in the direction of “Saussette”.
At “La Saussette” take the Epilobes ski slope (on the left after the footbridge) in the direction of “Valmeinier Village”.
Cross “Anchical”, then at “Terre Noire” take the path on the left towards “Valmeinier village” via the “Ville Above” until arriving at the Valmeinier Villages 1500 tourist office. To return to Valmeinier 1800 Center Station, continue the route from the village. Return possible by shuttle in season (inquire in advance at the tourist office).

Departure from the village: Take the stairs downstream from the school square (climbing wall behind you) then turn left towards “Lières” via “Combaz” then “Grange Bernard”.
At "Désert-la Croix" follow "Valmeinier 1800" to finish the route or go to "Lières" (15-minute detour) to enjoy the leisure center and the banks of the Neuvache.

To discover: The chapels and "old stones" of the various hamlets, the leisure center of Lières, the hoppy break at the artisanal brewery of Gwape (visit possible by appointment).
Sustainable development equipmentDry toiletsPlaygroundPicnic area.BBQPedestrian sportsHiking route
DifficultyModerateDuration02h00Elevation300 D- ​​/ 300 D+Distance5,2 kmMax Altitude1800 m
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