Dauntingly awe-inspiring with the range’s high summits towering in every direction, and yet pleasantly tranquil with quaint hamlets and grazing herds, the valley reveals the secrets of life in an alpine pasture. In Les Prioux, a small hamlet at 1700m elevation, nature reigns and humans learn to adapt. As if to make up for lost time during the long winter months when cut off from the rest of the world, the houses up here seem to “talk” to each other. They will tell you stories about yesteryear and of life today still influenced by the turn of the seasons: the pastures, making Beaufort cheese, tourism, mountain professions. Winding up Chavière Valley, along the Doron River, the trail will awaken all of your senses to reveal the secrets of the houses in Les Prioux.
There are two circuits and two levels of difficulty to choose from:
Leisurely stroll An easy walk for everyone, including families with strollers, senior citizens, and people in a wheelchair. - Time round trip: 40 minutes - Vertical gain: 10 meters - Distance: 1.1 km.
Total freedom Recommended for the truly curious who would like to explore Chavière Valley and Prioux by starting their hike from the village center in Pralognan-la-Vanoise. - Time: 2 hrs - Vertical gain: 300 meters - Free parking at “Le Bouquetin” parking lot.
Ouverture
From 15/05 to 30/09. Except when the road is closed due to snow.
Contact et accès Les Prioux 73710 Pralognan-la-Vanoise Savoie (73)
