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Circuit of 'Esseillon

Modane
Circuit of 'Esseillon' - Bruno Pasdeloup
  • Circuit of 'Esseillon' - Alexandre Gros / Maurienne Tourisme
  • Circuit of 'Esseillon' - Alexandre Gros / Maurienne Tourisme

A circuit that groups some Haute-Maurienne villages and circles the amazing fortification of L'Esseillon.

Description

This loop takes you from Modane through the villages of Aussois, Sardières, Sollières and Bramans.From Modane, this loop connects the villages of Aussois, Sardières, Sollières and Bramans.

The road surface of the circuit is good and the traffic level is moderate.

You can find water in all the villages, and you can eat in Modane, Aussois, Sardières, Sollières, Bramans and Villarodin.

You can find also "Accueil cyclo" accommodation in Haute-Maurienne.

There are lots of impressive sites in the circuit, such as Fort Saint-Gobain, "L'Arche d'Oé" museum, "Les Lozes" archeology park, "Esseillon" forts, the "Monolithe", Archeology museum of Sollières, and to finish fortifications Interpretation Center of Avrieux.

Equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Bar
  • Public WC
  • Parking nearby
  • Cycle tourism route

Environments

  • Close to a public transportation
  • Forest location
  • Mountain view
  • Mountain location
  • Station district

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

All year round.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

  • Subject to favorable weather

  • Subject to snow conditions

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French

Location

Animals

Pets allowed : No