None of the Gallic characters of the famous comic book have come this way, alas! The monolith is the work of nature herself. it is in fact a needle of cargneule sedimentary rock standing 93 metres tall on a bend where you can stop to admire it. After seeing it your imagination tells you that somebody with a magic potion must have placed it there!
But there are no Gallic adventures to be had here, just a relaxing moment in the beautiful pine forest amid fragrances and colours that remind you of the Mediterranean. This forest of larch, mountain pine and arolla pine wears a gown of pink at the end of the winter, thanks to the winter-flowering heather (a protected species) that grows here. It gives the site a very special atmosphere. You may come across a squirrel. There are many in this forest and they live in peace, as Idéfix isn't here to chase them.
E-bike discovery - Has Obélix been there ?
The monolith is the work of nature herself. it is in fact a needle of cargneule sedimentary rock standing 93 metres tall on a bend where you can stop to admire it. After seeing it your imagination tells you that somebody with a magic potion must have placed it there!
E-bike discovery - Has Obélix been there ? Aussois
About
Map references
Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map sold in the Tourist Offices
Topoguides references
Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike booklet sold in the Tourist Offices
Prices
Free access.
Period of practice
From 01/05 to 01/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contacts
Access
By car, park in the Maison d'Aussois car park.
During the summer season, you can take the bus line S52 (Modane - Aussois - Lanslebourg) and get off at the "Maison d'Aussois" stop; the bus is equipped with a bicycle trailer every day except Saturday.
