Bessans

The scenery, the glaciers, the mountain wildlife and plants and, above all, the beautiful stone! The houses in Bonneval sur Arc and Ecot are typical examples of Haute Maurienne architecture

Description

Belle, where are you? Belle? It's easy to imagine Sebastian calling his loyal companion, here where the landscape provided the backdrop for various films about the saga of Belle and Sebastian. Purist fans of the TV series broadcast in 1965 will tell you the adventure took place in the Mercantour mountains. But the film version was shot here in the village of Ecot. Once you're here you'll easily understand why the producers chose this site. The scenery, the glaciers, the mountain wildlife and plants and, above all, the beautiful stone! The houses in Bonneval sur Arc and Ecot are typical examples of Haute Maurienne architecture. These stone buildings blend perfectly into the landscape, just like on a film set. Enjoy the film!

Period of opening

From 01/06 to 01/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Prices

Free access.

Localisation

Several departures possible:
- Bessans from the town hall square - parking nearby - in summer accessible by bus via the S53 line, bus equipped with a bicycle trailer every day except Saturday and get off at the "Mairie / La Poste" stop.
- Bonneval/Arc from the Tourist Office - parking nearby - in summer accessible by bus via the S53 line - bus equipped with a bicycle trailer every day except Saturday and get off at the "Patinoire" stop

Let's go

Itinerary overview

  • Difficulty
    Difficulty Level bue - Medium
  • Positive elevation
    Positive elevation 537 m
  • Distance
    Distance 30 km
  • Negative elevation
    Negative elevation 537 m
  • Maximum altitude
    Maximum altitude 2140
Download .GPX file Découverte - l'Ecot et la Vallée de la Duis - track