Virtual tour of the passes
Simple walk from the village to an old hamlet and a baroque chapel.
Description
500m after the Tourist Office, at the hairpin bend after the Bellevue Chalet. Take the tarmac road that heads to the left under the bridge. The road is tarmac for about 800m. Carry straight on along the earth track. You will pass by a cross, la Croix de la Troche, the road overlooks the Arvan gorges. 1 km after the cross you will reach the hamlet of Prés Plans which boasts a beautiful 17th century chapel, Notre Dame de la Vie.
The valley widens after the hamlet to form a large grass plateau covered with shepherds' (alpine) chalets. The road stops at les Deux Ponts where you will find a signpost.
Return : follow the route in reverse
Difficulty : simple
Period of opening
From 01/05 to 15/11/13 : open daily.
Itinerary
- Marked route Marked
- Itinerary type Out and back
- Nature of the terrain Ground Suitable for all terrain strollers
Equipment & services
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Pets welcome