On the border between France and Italy, the Mont-Cenis plateau opens up. A place of passage full of history where forts were built in the past to defend the border. The fort of Ronce, with its astonishing circular architecture, is a two-storey sentinel of fire that offers a truly breathtaking view of Mont-Cenis, its turquoise lake and the surrounding peaks: a 100% Instagrammable spot! The path slopes gently down to the translucent Lac Clair, fed by the melting of the overhanging glaciers. It is a haven of peace that is only disturbed by the tinkling of clarines and the whistling of the facetious marmots. In June, the mountain pastures are coloured with violets and other bluish bellflowers which only grow up there, an exceptional visual and odorous spectacle.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/: 2090m From the Plan des Fontainettes, cross the road and take the path that climbs into the mountain pastures towards the Ronce fort. 1/: 2286m Military fort with an amazing circular architecture. A visit to the fort is a good way to understand the strategic position of this fort for the defence of the Mont-Cenis plateau. Magnificent view of the Mont-Cenis plateau. 2/ : 2300m Follow the path on the right which leads gently down to the Lac Clair. 3/ : 2755m Nice little lake overhung by many peaks over 3000m. Take the same path back to the Plan des Fontainettes.
Ouverture
From 15/06 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Tarifs
Free access.
Contact et accès Plan des Fontainettes Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis 73480 Val-Cenis Savoie (73)
