Mountain Adventures in the Maurienne

Discover the full range of summer adventures available in the Haute Maurienne, from alpine day walks and mountaineering routes on the rocky summits above Termignon and Val Cenis to via ferratas, rock climbing, mountain biking, road cycling, and multi-day walking tours. Bordered by the Vanoise National Park to the north and the Écrins to the south, this accessible French Alps valley offers an outstanding variety of mountain activities within easy reach of Modane and the TGV from Paris and Turin.

Suitable for families, groups of friends, and experienced mountaineers alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook brings together 50 routes and activities across seven disciplines in and around the Haute Maurienne valley. Routes range from pretty alpine lake rambles accessible to the whole family to sustained mountaineering routes up to PD grade, with via ferratas, rock climbing crags, mountain bike circuits, classic road cycling cols, and three multi-day walking tours also described.

• Choose from 50 routes and activities across day walks, mountaineering, via ferratas, rock climbing, mountain biking, road cycling, and walking tours, covering the full range of the Haute Maurienne from Modane and Aussois in the west to the Col du Mont Cenis and the upper valley above Lanslebourg.
• Tackle the mountaineering routes of the Haute Maurienne, including the normal route on Dent Parrachée, the Matterhorn of the valley and the highest peak reachable without crossing a glacier, alongside ridge traverses, 3000m circuits, and summit routes throughout the range.
• Explore the via ferratas of the Haute Maurienne, including the dramatic Victor Emmanuel Fort complex at Aussois with five distinct via ferrata routes, the Le Pichet route at Lanslevillard, the Guy Favre at Balme Noir, and the Via Cordatta at the Col de la Madeleine.
• Ride the legendary road cycling cols of the Haute Maurienne, including the Col de l'Iseran, the Col du Galibier, the Col du Mont Cenis, and the Aussois Loop, alongside six mountain biking circuits ranging from the relaxed Sardières Monolith route to the demanding Mont Cenis Circuit.
• Navigate every route with confidence using sketch maps, topos, and profiles included for each activity, with IGN Top 25 1:25,000 mapping recommended for on-the-ground navigation and waymarked paths signed throughout the valley.
• Plan your Haute Maurienne multi-activity holiday with comprehensive practical information on accommodation in Termignon and Val Cenis, travel by TGV from Paris and Turin via Modane, weather, mountain refuges, insurance and rescue, and the best time to visit from late May to early October.

Take on the walks, climbs, via ferratas, and cols of the Haute Maurienne with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. From pretty alpine lakes to the summit of Dent Parrachée, this is the essential companion for a multi-activity summer holiday in one of the French Alps' most rewarding and accessible valleys.