Virtual tour of the passes
The archaeological park offers visitors a chance to go back in time, observing the many hundreds of signs left by the people of Aussois from 1000 BC up to the Middle Ages. Educational trail accessible outside the snow period.
Description
Engravings, found for the first time in 1977, show a human occupation-related pathways to Italy, between the Neolithic and Iron Age. The prints were made on the polished rocks by the ancient glacier of Arc, by picketing or chipping, using stone tools.
2 Learning Paths with reading tables are arranged. They identify and understand the meaning of the engravings.
For better observation highlighting the reliefs and contours, favoring the visit in the early morning or evening.
Period of opening
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.
Subject to snow conditions.
Equipment & services
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Parking nearby
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Pets welcome
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Unguided group tours
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Unguided individual tours
Prices
Free access.
Languages spoken
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English
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French
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Italian
Animals
AcceptedLocalisation
In the village, take direction Sardières (Monolith). After crossing the Pont Saint-Pierre, take the first forest trail on your right. Continue to the parking lot.