Clair Lake

Description

This plateau is an historic crossing point between France and Italy. Since it
was formerly a protected border, many military works have been built there.
Fort Ronce is your first stop. The door is open, come on in and picture the
life of the Italian soldiers stationed here all year round, under the watchful
eye of the French soldiers stationed across the way! Like them, enjoy the
breathtaking view of the lake with turquoise waters and the glaciers of the
Vanoise.
Then continue your ascent on the gently sloping path to Clair lake, whose
waters are fed by glacial melt pouring in from the glaciers that overlook it.
The water's none too warm... Peace and quiet reign here, interrupted only
by the tinkling of cowbells and the whistling of the playful marmots. You'll
come across a few rock blocks scattered along the path, so take care as you
navigate through them.
As you turn back, towards the sun reflected on the distant waters of Mont Cenis
lake, a burst of colours greets your enchanted eyes: alpine flowers that only
grow at this altitude, such as violets, bluebell campanulas, and yellow trolles.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.

Ouverture

From 15/06 to 15/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Tarifs

Free access.

Contact et accès

RD 1006 - Plan des Fontainettes
Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis
73480 Val-Cenis
Savoie (73)

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