Hiking - Notre-Dame-des-Vernettes

Refreshment throughout the peaks

“Here, in the peaks, mountain pastures and religious buildings, everything calls you to contemplation and thought. A good idea to get away from the turmoil of daily life. Naturalists and photographers at heart will not be disappointed either”. Benjamin Plumecocq, Vanoise National Park ranger

From the bus stop, continue along the paved road, cross the bridge and take the road on the left in the direction of the hamlet of La Chenarie. Cross the hamlet and take the vehicle track on the right which enters the forest. Follow it to the 1st hairpin bend and take the trail in the direction of ""Pracompuet”. Cross the hamlet and take the trail in the direction of “Les Vernettes”. Once back on a vehicle track, follow it to the Notre-Dame des Vernettes sanctuary. After visiting the sanctuary, turn back and join the trail in the direction of the “Source Miraculeuse”. Follow the trail that crosses the thalweg descending from the Aiguille Grive and enter the forest. Climb 150 m and take the trail that leads to the right. Follow “La Chénarie”. Once back on a vehicle track, follow it for 150 m, then take the trail that gœs right, still in the direction of ""La Chenarie"". This trail takes you back to the departure path at the hamlet.

Enquire at the Tourist Office for the visit of Notre-Dame-des-Vernettes sanctuary