• Sport

Cross-country: Les Tannes

No real difficulty, although the return trip to Termignon is a little challenging on the legs. Take your time, set a steady pace and enjoy a rest at the panoramic viewpoint near the Balmes cave.

Sport Cross-country: Les Tannes Val-Cenis

About

Departing from Val-Cenis (73500)
Average length : 00h45
Total elevation gain : 230m
Vertical drop : 230m
Distance : 7km
Signed walking trail

The ride to Sollières is easy and mostly downhill, but the return trip will get the leg muscles working hard as you climb the pleasant forest track. The final descent to Termignon presents no technical difficulty. But first, take the time to admire the panoramic view over the valley and Vanoise mountains and the picturesque scenery from the Balmes cave lookout point.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 230m
Altitude max : 1459m
Vertical drop : 230m

Signs

French Cycling Federation markings (cross-country)

Topoguides references

Haute Maurienne Vanoise mountain bike map and booklet sold in Tourist Offices.

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Grit

Prices

Free access.

Reception

Animals allowed

Period of practice

From 01/05 to 15/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Services
  • Pets welcome
Equipments
  • Parking nearby
  • Charging stations for electric vehicles

Access

Place de la Vanoise Termignon 73500 Val-Cenis
Departing from : Val-Cenis (73500)
Latitude : 45.276607 - Longitude : 6.817224

The trail starts at the Termignon tourist office.
To get there by bus: Line S53 or S52 - Maison de la Vanoise / Mairie stop (in summer, the bus is equipped with a bicycle trailer - ask about days and times).
By car: park in the parking lot in front of the Tourist Office (there's a charging point for electric vehicles).
Departure is also possible from Sollières l'Envers (campsite): "Les Favières" stop on line S53.

Information update on 31/05/2024 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise