he Vanoise massif is a beautiful mountain 60 km long bounded by the valleys of the Maurienne and Tarentaise.
The valley of the Haute Maurienne is perfect for a range of adventure and mountain activities. The routes in this guidebook range from short walks and cycle rides for the whole family to long mountaineering routes to the highest summits. Whether you and your holiday companions are adrenalin junkies or Alpine ramblers, or a mixture of both, there’s plenty to keep everyone happy, day after day.
The valley offers beautiful via ferrata, routes specially designed for sports with reliable and well-maintained equipment taking direct lines up soaring cliffs and into the deepest gorges.
Walks and scrambles allow real summits to be reached from the valley in a day, with views reaching to the highestgiants in the distance, and mountaineering journeys allow the highest summits to be reached without tackling glaciers. The routes are clearly described and illustrated by maps, guidebooks and photos
Cyclists will find themselves surrounded by Alpine giantsfamiliar to any Tour de France followe, Col ded l'Iseran, Col du Galibier and Col de la Croix de Fer amongst them.
Mountain bikers will not be disappointed, with marked trails through the forests and climbing fans will also find many paths of different levels.
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