Hiking to the Sarrasins pass

Name: Hiking to the Sarrasins pass
Address: Parking du Lavoir, Valfréjus, 73500
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Valfréjus

Hiking to the Sarrasins pass - OTHMV - B. Thomas

Let yourself be tempted by a high altitude escape at over 2800 m. Through alpine meadows, under the watchful eye of a few discreet chamois, climb up to enjoy a wide-angle view of the surrounding peaks.

Description

Start your day on the banks of the Charmaix on the herbarium trail. The sound of the torrent, sometimes capricious, contrasts with the calm of the forest. Here, you'll be surprised by the diversity of passerines circling above you. Chickadees, kinglets, finches... all enliven the area with their melodious song.
One hairpin bend follows another as you make your way back to the Lavoir parking lot. If you set off early, the summits, tinged with the first light of morning, invite you to take a contemplative break. The gentle murmur of streams, stone bridges and authentic chalets mark your path.
Once you've passed the hamlet of Le Plan, are you ready to take on the winding ascent? Gain altitude and enter a rocky environment populated by marmots and the discreet rock ptarmigan. Hidden in this pure, mineral setting are some of Europe's highest former silver-lead mines.
Ready for a photo? The panorama from the pass more than rewards your efforts.

Additional welcome

The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.