Ecot pedestrian loop via Les Alouettes

Name: Ecot pedestrian loop via Les Alouettes
Address: Route de tralenta, Bonneval-sur-Arc, 73480
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Bonneval-sur-Arc

© Ecot pedestrian loop via Les Alouettes - OT Haute Maurienne Vanoise - Pascal Cariou

Nestled above the Arc gorges, the hamlet of l'Écot awaits you. In the land where the film "Belle and Sebastian" was shot, what remains of traditional mountain homes? Let's take a closer look... The scenery looks like it's straight out of a movie set!

Description

A backpacking adventure for young and old who love to dream. It's worth wearing the right shoes for the steady ascent from Bonneval, so you can enjoy this easy path at your leisure. Guided by the sweet scent of wildflowers and the breeze wafting across from Italy, you'll reach the hamlet and instantly feel like you've stepped into the past. In just a few steps through these beautifully preserved alleys, you'll find yourself transported back to 1960, when the chalets were still
inhabited all year round. After a visit to the Sainte-Marguerite chapel, would you like a breathtaking view of the day's big discovery? If so, then head back along the terraced path that passes by the Criou refuge, after taking a refreshing break at Pont Saint Clair. You'll get back to Bonneval with the feeling that today, you've been told a beautiful fairy tale.

Additional welcome information

The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.