with the turn of a wheel

Test the Vanoise on a mountain bike! There are a number of bicycle trails in this hikers’ sanctuary, and some memorable day trips try out. An opportunity not to be missed as long as you are in good condition.

starting from Aussois, the dam circuit (“circuit des barrages” - 21 km, very difficult) goes up to the plan d’Amont reservoir. Please take care when cycling back down!
- starting from Termignon, another round trip (11,5 km, very difficult) brings you past the Saint-Antoine Oratory. Be careful on your way downhill here too!
- if you prefer to take things easy, take the wide and winding trail (8km, very easy) from the hamlet of Écot to the Chalets de la Duis and back.
http://www.hautemaurienne.com/
- Find a bicycle tour in Rhone Alpes and further info on region at
www.discoverfrance.com/regions/rhonealps.html

- the flora and fauna of the Vanoise natural park.
- the Plan-d’Amont and Plan-d’Aval reservoirs
- crow crag (roc des Corneilles)
- fairy chimneys
- the Trièves chalet
http://www.vanoise.com/

- the Transmaurienne-Sybelles high altitude mountain bike ralley. Four gruelling days, but what fantastic scenery!
- 5 routes on the via ferrata du Diable, in the heart of the Esseillon.
- visit the Esseillon forts
- discover the Baroque heritage of Aussois, Avrieux, Le Bourget.
- visit the church in Termignon
- go fishing in the Doron mountain stream
www.transmaurienne.com/
www.savoie-maurienne.com/via-ferrata/francais/circuits.htm
www.savoie-patrimoine.com/chemins-baroque.htm

The Maurienne seen by: The baroque explosion
Itinerary: "Bleu" of Termignon
Itinerary: The adventure of water power
Absolute musts: The Vanoise

It is extremely important to remain vigilant and exercise caution along the riverbanks, even in good weather!

Downstream from any hydroelectric plant (e.g., a dam or power station), water can be released at any moment, without warning, and in a matter of minutes this can result in the covering and submersion of the gravel banks as well as the islands.