Walk in the Lauzette valley - VTTAE itinerary

Description

A pretty route, frequently in forest and along the river. Pass through several typical hamlets and recharge your batteries on the Lauzette plateau, where you can take a refreshing break and admire the Grand Galibier.

You'll start your ride at the "Vita-Vittel" health trail, where you'll find the Valloirette Bike Park. On the way to the Lauzette valley, you'll pass through several typical hamlets, admire the straw and hay sculptures and stock up on cheese at the Etroits farm. The final climb takes you to the Lauzette valley, where you can cool off.

Technical level: green
Physical level: easy.
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Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Start - From the tourist office, head up Rue des Grandes Alpes towards the hamlet of Les Verneys. 1 - Once you've crossed the bridge, walk along the parking lot to take the footbridge on the left of the main road to the "Vita Vittel" fitness trail. You can also take advantage of the Valloirette Bike Park. 2 - Once you're in front of the equestrian center, go straight on to the Verneys chairlift. You can cross the bridge to see the straw and hay sculptures (along the D902), or continue straight ahead on the path alongside the river. 3 - Continue straight ahead on the path and then the D902 road along the river towards the Col du Galibier and Plan Lachat. 4 - Go straight down the path to the right after the road junction at Bonnenuit. 5 - Return by the same route.

Tips

Precautions:
- The routes you take are your own responsibility. You must choose a route adapted to your physical and technical capacity. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact mountain professionals.

- Find out about the weather conditions before your departure.

- Be properly equipped to practice hiking in complete safety and deal with the vagaries of the weather.

Tell someone if you are leaving alone and prefer a morning departure so as not to be surprised by the night.