hiking
Lac Sans Fond – Lancebranlette
Lancebranlette, a summit situated on the French-Italian border, culminates at an altitude of 2936m. You will discover a breathtaking panorama of the Tarentaise valley and the Aosta Valley!
See on the map
La Rosière Guides Office
The Bureau des Guides et Accompagnateurs de La Rosière is made up of qualified and experienced mountain professionals.
Ruitor waterfalls
Three waterfalls, three amazing spots, amongst the most spectacular in Val d'Aoste.
THE SCHOOLCHILDREN’S TRAIL
Before, there were 4 schools for the children living in Montvalezan’s 30 hamlets and villages. Start: Montvalezan village.
THE LUMBERJACKS’ TRAIL
A steep hike up through the forest for some breathtaking views.
Start: Le Mousselard.
Easy.
THE BEC ROUGE
Scale the Bec Rouge and enjoy unhindered views of the valley. Start: the old schoolhouse in Le Châtelard. Competent hikers.
THE LOUIE BLANCHE CIRCUIT VIA THE LAC DU RETOUR
A memorable hike that you will be eager to repeat! Start: Plan de l’Arc. Competent hikers.
The Hamlets of Seez trail
Departure from the Tourist Office of Séez to discover some hamlets that surround the center of Séez: Le Breuil, Noyeray, Villard Dessous and Dessus. Easy family walk.
Hiking The Lac sans Fond
Climb the mountain and admire an outstanding panorama of the Mont-Blanc chain of mountains, the Beaufortain and the Vanoise. Discover the Lac Sans Fond the Bottomless Lake a mountain lake in a magnifi cent setting.
The Boedets path
Family hiking trail (1h30 to 2h) from the hamlet of Saint-Germain. You can discover the hamlet of Saint-Germain and its mill, the Mont plan with a panoramic view of the valley. Detailed information available at the tourist office.
THE MOUNTAIN PASTURE TRAIL
Walk through the mountain pastures and admire the rustic chalets d’alpage in Putétruit, Le Vaz, Le Devanchaz and Les Eucherts. Start: Plan de l’Arc. Easy.
THE GOLFERS’ TRAIL
At dawn, marmots...in the afternoon golfers. Start : La Rosière Centre. Easy.
The Way of the Vaz
An easy stroll to the perfect riverside picnic spot. Start: the old schoolhouse in Le Châtelard. Very easy.
Hiking “Along the borders”
Learn all about th history of the Little Saint-Bernard pass as you follow this marked trail dotted with information panels telling you about the Hospice, energy, water and the wetlands present on the pass, the local flora and the mountain pastures. You can also admire stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys
Hermine trail
Initially the Ecudets chairlift, discover this trail through a spruce forest. You may be lucky to meet an hermine or on mushrooms!
The Squirrels trail
A pleasant walk in the forest of Malgovert. Trail in the freshness of the banks of the Isère and in the shade of the trees. Detailed sheet available at the tourism office.
The Bochères forest (Comtesse Cécile tour)
A nice walk on the sunny side, crossing the forest of Bocheres, allowing you to discover some hamlets and history. More info available at the tourist office.
THE MONT-BLANC PANORAMIC TRAIL
Examine the battle scars around the ruined Fort de la Redoute. Start: from the car park at the foot of the slopes in La Rosière centre, take the Roches Noires Express chairlift up the mountain. Easy.
Permanent trail running path
22 km long marked trail in the heart of one of the top 10 most beautiful trail-running destinations in France.
Hiking Roman road
Walk through history along the Roman Road that linked Vienne in France with Milan in Italy. Did you know the word Séez comes from the Latin “sextum” which means six. This was a reference to where Séez was built: on the “sixth milestone” of the Roman Road.
THE PLAN DE L’ARC TRAIL
A walk through the forest towards the Plan de l’Arc leisure area. Start: La Rosière Tourist Office (Centre). Very easy.
THE BILBERRY TRAIL
Admire the stunning views of the valley from the Arête des Zittieux ridge. Start: La Rosière Tourist Office (Centre). Easy.
Short-cut through the forest – Chemin de La Forêt
No need to take the car if you want to get from the centre of La Rosière to Les Eucherts : it's a short walk through the forest ! This pedestrian path, illuminated at night, and about a kilometer long in length, is easy going. Perfect for digestive strolls.
THE FARMERS’ TRAIL
This circuit boasts breathtaking views of the Combe des Moulins valley and its torrents. Start: Plan de l’Arc. Competent hikers.
THE HUNTSMEN’S TRAIL
A hike through varied terrain at high altitude with the option of turning off towards the Lac de Retour. Start: the old schoolhouse in Le Châtelard. Competent hikers.
THE MONT VALEZAN
Climb up towards the Italian border and drink in the stunning views of Mont Blanc and the Alps. Start: Plan de l’Arc. Competent hikers.
THE HAY TRAIL
Breathe in the scent of the wild flowers in the vast meadows above Le Châtelard. Start: La Rosière Tourist Office (Centre). Easy.
Hiking
La Rosière certainly deserves its nickname “Balcony of the Tarentaise”, with its breathtaking 180° views of the valley and Mont Pourri.
In summer, La Rosière is a wonderful area to explore, with its mountain footpaths, high-altitude lakes, villages and alpine chalets.
If you enjoy walking, there is a wealth of easily-accessible trails and footpaths.
Visitors who are thirsty for a challenge can set off to conquer the peaks on one of the many nearby hiking trails.
- To see the hiking trails, click here
HIKE SAFELY
The mountain seems accessible to everyone, with complete freedom. This is true, but if you are a novice, we recommend that you seek guidance. Why? Firstly, to better manage your effort according to your physical condition. This way, you’ll enjoy the experience more. Secondly, to benefit from your guide’s advice and, above all, to venture off the beaten path. Lastly, to avoid the traps that the high-altitude natural environment can set for the overly carefree novice.
In La Rosière, several providers offer guiding services for mid- and high-mountain adventures, catering to all needs and budgets:
At our location, you will find the Bureau des Guides et Accompagnateurs de La Rosière, Evolution 2 & Montagne Experience.
When you go hiking, always make sure to have the right equipment. Wear good shoes, sufficiently warm clothing, a hat, and sunscreen. Also, make sure to bring water and energy bars!
HERD PROTECTION DOGS
Pastoralism is a key activity of summer in the mountains. Herds of cattle and sheep are moved up to the mountain pastures to graze good grass throughout the summer.
Commonly called “patous”, guard dogs are used to watch these herds day and night for predator attacks.
You will sometimes come across them near certain hiking trails. In order to better understand the role and behaviour of these dogs, we invite you to watch a video of playful explanations by clicking on this link.