Trail of the Masters of Mont Déserté

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Starting point

Les Garins
73630 Le Châtelard
Locate on map

Parking du hameau des Garins (boucle des Garins)

Phone

04 79 54 84 28

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Level bue - Medium
4h45
10 km
Loop

Presentation

Immerse yourself in history and learn how to master the mountain. Discover the Nant des Granges site guided by the wooden statues and through a legend, as well as the techniques for blocking landslides.

The route follows 2 distinct loops:

Les Garins loop walk (upper loop): Introduction "The Legend of the Masters of Mont Déserté". Set off to meet 5 great Masters, learn how to master the mountain on this initiatory trail. A playbook is available free of charge at the Coeur des Bauges Tourist Office and at the Maison du Parc.
Start: Garins car park - 2 hrs walk - 200 m difference in height.

Les Granges loop walk (lower loop): Epilologue "The Mountain is under control!". Discover the modern techniques for blocking landslides and the history of them since 1931 by means of the information boards of this site. Start: tennis courts' car park - 45 minutes' walk - 60 m difference in height.

The two loop walks can be done from the Garins car park via an itinerary that links them of 1.5 km (4 hr 15 mins for the return trip and 530 m difference in height).

Tips

Avant d'emprunter le parcours, procurez vous la brochure gratuite à l'Office de tourisme du Châtelard ou en ligne sur le site geoparc.

Opening

From 01/01 to 31/12.

Itinerary

Elevation gain 530 m
Way marking Logo spécifique (pictogramme "main").
Cartographic references Carte disponible sur le site (geoparc) ou à l'office de tourisme du Châtelard (maison du parc).
Animaux Pets allowed

Additional information

Equipment(s):

Parking nearby

Service(s):

Pets welcome

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