Trail de Val Cenis Bramans aux forts

Set off at a brisk pace on the Chemin du Petit Bonheur, a trail cherished by
locals, and take in the invigorating scents of spruce and fir trees. Under the
watchful eye of the green woodpecker, you'll only hear the sound of its beak
on the weathered tree trunks.
Standing proud on its unconquerable promontory, the giant of the valley offers
you a journey into the military history of Haute Maurienne Vanoise, that takes
just a few minutes. A true emblem of the valley, Redoute Marie-Thérèse has
become the iconic representative of the five Esseillon forts. Awe-inspiring?
To say the least! Their construction began in 1817 to protect the kingdom
of Piedmont-Sardinia from possible French attacks. Massive, monumental,
they form a row at the narrowest point of the valley.
And what about Pont du Diable (Devil's Bridge) as sensational as its height
above the gorges is breathtaking? But fear not, even the most faint-hearted
have managed to cross it, so you can do it too!