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Les Forts de l'Esseillon
From Modane, this ancient route de l'Esseillon winds between Le Bourget and Aussois, to discover the waterfall and chapel of Saint-Benoît (located on d'Avrieux), then the Victor-Emmanuel, Charles-Félix, Marie-Christine and Charles-Albert forts.
Description
This ancient route de l'Esseillon winds between Le Bourget and Aussois, taking in the waterfall and the chapel of Saint-Benoît (located in the commune of Avrieux but not in the village), then the Victor-Emmanuel, Charles-Félix, Marie-Christine and Charles-Albert forts.
The road on this route is moderately busy, and in generally good to fair condition in places. You can only use it in the upward direction (Modane-Le Bourget-Aussois) and return via Aussois to Modane or Le Bourget).
There are several drinking water points (at Cascade Saint Benoît, near Fort Victor Emmanuel and three others in the village of Aussois), two refreshment points (Modane and at the finish) and two repair points (Modane and Aussois).
The route boasts an interesting natural heritage, including the Rocher des Amoureux and the Cascade Saint Benoît. It also boasts an important cultural heritage, including the Modane Museobar, the Esseillon forts and the village center of Aussois.
Equipment
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Picnic area
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Bar
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Public WC
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Parking nearby
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Cycle tourism route
Environments
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Close to a public transportation
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Close to a motorway
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Mountain view
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Mountain location
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Station district
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Village center
Rates
Free access.
Opening period
All year round daily.
Subject to snow conditions.
Additional opening
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Subject to snow conditions
Spoken languages
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English
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French
Location
Documents
Animals
Pets allowed : No
