Maurienne mountain adventures / The Vanoise & Dauphine Alps Cicerone Cicerone | 9781852846213

This guide offers a selection of day walks, mountaineering routes, via ferratas, rock climbs, mountain biking, road cycling and treks for a multi-activity holiday in the Haute Maurienne, in the French Alps. Easily accessible, with the Vanoise National Park to the north, and the Écrins to the south. Idea for multi activity holidays. Seasons: Passes open in late May with the season lasting through to early October. Centres: Termignon and Val Cenis Difficulty: Routes range from short walks and cycle rides for the whole family to sustained or challenging mountain routes up to PD to reach the highest summits Must See: Rocky summits towering over small Alpine villages and the highest cols guarding the valley's approaches; follow in the (possible) footsteps of Hannibal; reach the summit of Dent Parrachée; two-wheeled and roped adventures add adrenalin sport opportunities for a 'mix and match' visit!