ORMA
A 6.4 km loop near Modane / Maurienne, imported from the OpenStreetMap hiking network (trail 18). Passed automated dog-suitability screening: no via ferrata, ladders, or alpine-grade (T3+) sections on record.
This is a true loop: it closes back on its own start point, so there's no return leg to plan; 444 m of gain over 6.4 km is a real climb: budget rests, and halve expectations for short-legged dogs; no water points are mapped on this route, so carry everything your dog will drink.
Mapped start suggestion — Lift station Cascades, 29 m from the route. Check current access before travelling.
Use the live forecast, check local access information and be ready for changing mountain conditions.
Based on mapped route data and available ORMA sources. Check local access rules and current conditions before setting out.
Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors and Waymarked Trails
Weather: Open-Meteo
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Before you go: the dog safety guide · water for dogs on trail · dogs on cable cars · meeting a guardian dog