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This route through the undergrowth offers walkers a pleasant and surprising experience in the immediate vicinity of the town.
On this first part of the Mont Saint Michel slope, accessible to most people from the town center, 3 safe, attractive and combinable loops are open to you.
After a short climb, don't hesitate to take a break on the sit-stand furniture, and you'll reach the "Bois des Fées" flat, where the trails are developed.
En route on the short loop, you'll be able to walk abreast and chat at the same time, thanks to the nice width of the path. And don't worry about being caught out by passing mountain bikes, as the narrower sections of the trail are split between pedestrians and mountain bikers. In the forest, blending in with nature, friendly animals welcome you for playful runs from log to log, or balancing along the trunks. Children will have no shortage of imagination when it comes to staging themselves, so don't forget to take some souvenir photos.
Motivated by discovery, we leave the path leading to Saint Jeoire and head for the "canyon". The rocky staircase will lead you to a pretty panoramic belvedere where you can enjoy a well-deserved rest on the deckchairs.
Depending on your level of fitness, you can choose to return by closing the loop quickly, or continue along a slightly uphill path to the Grand Chanet, where you can enjoy the views over the cluse and Mont Granier. Sunbathing awaits you before you return to the town. Small rural heritage features such as low walls, springs and quarries, all testifying to the rich past of this Mediterranean slope.
D/ Parking du Colombier
1/ Take the shady path leading to the Parc de Triviers, following the comfortable walkway.
2/ After skirting the small lake, climb the small staircase before the château to reach rue de Triviers.
3/ Then take the Chemin du Mont, which leads to the first heights of Challes-les-Eaux.
4/ After the Bois des Fées on your right, join the Chemin du Brûlin.
5/ Continue on, enjoying the natural ambience of the landscaped paths.
6/ Leave the path for Saint Jeoire and continue along the hairpin bend. Then cross a rock accumulation area to reach a viewpoint equipped with deckchairs.
7/ At "sous le rocher Rousset", follow the path up the hillside to "Les Pierriers".
8/ Finally, you reach Challes les Eaux, descending into a more open landscape.
Take the narrow road back to the parking lot, admiring the nearby casino building.
All year round.
| Elevation gain | 150 m |
| Nature of the ground |
Stone
Ground Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring) Not suitable for strollers |
| Way marking | Balisage jaune PDIPR |
| Cartographic references | TOP 25 IGN 3432 OT, Massif des Bauges. |
| Animaux | Pets allowed |
Public WC
Car park
Free car park
Pets welcome
