Hiking - Ridges and Hollows of Tarentaise - Tarentaise no. 1

A varied trail through woodlands and meadows, allowing you to discover the Barbanche plateau from a little-known angle.

A varied trail through woodlands and meadows, allowing you to discover the Barbanche plateau from a little-known angle.

• Start to the right of the village school towards La Chaumeille, then take the first paved path on the right, which turns into a track after the houses.
• Follow the forest road, then turn left at the "Grand Poste" crossroads. Go down towards the houses, but turn right just before the first one. Follow the path overlooking the dam and climb to the right after the barrier. Follow the small path through plantations and then beech groves to La Barbanche.
• Turn right in the hamlet of La Barbanche, then return via the hamlet of Le Plomb and the D. 37 road. Watch out for traffic.

⚠️ Warning: Busy road, please be careful.

You are responsible for your own safety. Therefore, you hike at your own risk. Stay on the marked trails to protect fragile environments.

Some useful recommendations:

• Check the weather forecast before you set off


• Some routes cross busy roads: Be careful


• Keep dogs on a leash


• Do not light fires


• Take your rubbish with you


• Admire the flowers, don't pick them.


• Tick bites can cause serious illnesses; to prevent them: wear clothing that covers your skin, use repellent, check yourself upon return, remove ticks with a tick remover tool without applying any substance to them, and consult a doctor in case of redness, flu-like symptoms, or if you are in a high-risk group.


• For emergency services, dial 18 or 112.