"La Rochette et les Trois Croix" path
Randonnée des 3 croix @LaToussuire OT
"La Rochette et les Trois Croix" path OT
"La Rochette et les Trois Croix" path OT
"La Rochette et les Trois Croix" path Gilles Buisson
During this walk, enjoy a stunning 360° view.
Identify the moutains thanks to a viewpoint indicator.
Red level hike
Departure: Church parking - Fontcouverte la Toussuire
Distance and duration: 6.5 km - 3h
Difference in height: 387 m
From the church in Fontcouverte, go up on 400m on the road RD78.
Follow the signs "La Toussuire - La Rochette - Les Trois Croix".
After the hairpin bend, take the path in direction of "Les Villards".
Reach the road and then turn right on a path in direction of "Les Villards" hamlet and "L'Alpettaz".
After crossing "L'Alpettaz" hamlet, turn left on the road.
Then turn right on the path in direction of "La Rochette - Les Trois Croix". After a short rise, pass the reservoir. You arrive on a beautiful path.
At the the next crossroads, turn right in direction of "Les Trois Croix".
From "Les Trois Croix", go down in direction of "La Rochette" on a small crest.
Go up on the road and then go down in direction of "La Rochette - Les Anselmes - Fontcouverte"
Distance and duration: 6.5 km - 3h
Difference in height: 387 m
From the church in Fontcouverte, go up on 400m on the road RD78.
Follow the signs "La Toussuire - La Rochette - Les Trois Croix".
After the hairpin bend, take the path in direction of "Les Villards".
Reach the road and then turn right on a path in direction of "Les Villards" hamlet and "L'Alpettaz".
After crossing "L'Alpettaz" hamlet, turn left on the road.
Then turn right on the path in direction of "La Rochette - Les Trois Croix". After a short rise, pass the reservoir. You arrive on a beautiful path.
At the the next crossroads, turn right in direction of "Les Trois Croix".
From "Les Trois Croix", go down in direction of "La Rochette" on a small crest.
Go up on the road and then go down in direction of "La Rochette - Les Anselmes - Fontcouverte"
History, culture and heritage
360° view and viewpoint indicator.
History of "Les Troix Croix": vestige of 14 crosses calvary built in the XVth century by the inhabitants of La Rochette hamlet so that it prevents them from the plague.
Itinerary
Daily duration :
3h
Distance :
6.5 km
Change in altitude :
387 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
387 m
Maximum altitude :
1535 m
Type of itinerary :
Boucle
Marked itinerary :
Balisé
Details about signage :
Yelloow signs with direction and walking time
Topographical guide references :
Buy our 30 walks guide at La Toussuire Tourist Office (€5).
Area: Villarembert, Le Corbier, Fontcouverte, La Toussuire, Saint Pancrace, Les Bottières, Jarrier
Types of terrain :
Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
Benefits
Services
- Pets welcome
Further information
Pets allowed :
Yes - On your way, you may see cows or sheeps pens. Please, be careful of guarding dogs
Spoken languages :
Publics :
Walkers/hikers
Adapted tourism :
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Prices
Free access. Prices for the chairlift on the PDF opposite.
Get to the path for free going up walking.
Information updated on 24/10/2024 by Office de Tourisme de La Toussuire
