From village to village : Crest-Voland / Le Cernix n°7
Description
Small easy walk connecting the village of "Crest-Voland" to the hamlet of "Le Cernix".
From the Tourist Office, cross the RD71 road (caution) and take the path along the Bar-Tabac, chemin des Bernades, opposite. Descend for about 150 m at the end of the dead end to join the start of the route on your left. The first part of the route is located under the village in an atmosphere alternating clearing and forest. The route then goes up towards RD71A, route des Mottets. Take a left and take it for 100 m then leave it and take a right at the village entrance sign "Crest-Voland". Continue towards Cernix following the route that passes in the clearings under the RD71C road, route du Cernix. The route ends at Place du Cernix.
TO KNOW :
The hamlet of Cernix belongs to the municipality of Cohennoz, whose capital is 5 km away. In the past, because of this distance, the inhabitants of Cernix went to school and to the Church of Crest-Voland, while those of the chief town went to Héry sur Ugine, on the opposite slope, until the building of their own Church in 1766. Since the 1960s, Le Cernix has been oriented towards tourism and equipped with ski lifts. The hamlet has become urbanized and concentrates 90% of the population in the year of Cohennoz.
Technical informations
4.5 km
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max. 1239 m
min. 1175 m
100 m
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Style : Mountain | ||||
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Points of interest
Crest-Voland church
The church of Crest-Voland, which is dedicated to the Nativity of Our Lady, was built between 1863 and 1866 on the site of the old 16th century church.The neo-Gothic style church has a single nave with three spans, separated by granite pillars, and a large, low-built chancel. Note the beautiful stained glass windows installed in 1913, the bright colours of the paintings inside and the altars made from white Carrare marble. The bell tower houses a collection of ten bells which ring regularly everyday.
Le Montana
Place du Cernix, authenticity and conviviality. The restaurant bar offers Savoy specialties, menus, buffet dinner and drinks, local produce. Terrace.
Cernix chapel
A simple wayside shrine in 1663, the chapel dedicated to Saint Aubin and Saint François de Sales was blessed in 1668. The facade has a recess, font and the date of the blessing. The tavaillon-covered roof is topped with an open pyramid-shaped pinnacle.
Pub Too Schuss
Pub Bar Too Schuss, on Place du Cernix, open all year long. Tapas, take-away pizzas, Canal +, sports broadcasting, themed nights and Wi-Fi access. Concerts.
Chalet Hôtel du Mont Charvin et SPA****
4* hotel chalet at the foot of the pistes and footpaths. Typical Savoyard interior. A warm and family atmosphere for a pleasant stay. Come and discover its spa and its restaurant, with authentic, Savoyard and bistronomic cuisine.The Chalet Hotel du Mont-Charvin and spa is a typical Savoyard chalet where you will find a family atmosphere. 18 sunny rooms and ensuites, and an alcove with the crackling of the fireplace. Ski and bike storage available. A restaurant "L'Arche de Zoé", with a revisited and bistronomic Savoyard cuisine, a creperie for tasty afternoons. A bar and a TV lounge complete the establishment's offer. A large terrace with a panoramic view of the Aravis mountains and private parking in front of the hotel. TV in the bedrooms, Canal+. In winter, 50 m from the Espace Diamant ski slopes and many snowshoe and cross-country ski trails. In summer, at the start of mountain biking, hiking trails in Val d'Arly and Beaufortain. Family equipment: cots, high chair. A "Pure Altitude" spa is at your disposal, outdoor jacuzzi, sauna, massage rooms, body treatments, fitness room, hydrojet mattress, beauty treatments, shop.
L'Ours Blanc
Traditional and bistro-style cooking, open 7/7 for lunch and dinner, only in winter. Genuine Savoy chalet, gourmet recipes, authentic and made of revisited dishes of formerly, terrace with panoramic view.
Date and time
- From 15/12/2024 to 15/04/2025
- From 15/12/2025 to 15/04/2026
Additional information
Location complements
Accessibility possible via the Station Shuttle (Center-village stop).
Departure from the trail at the Tourist Office.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 31 62 57
Email : sentiers@valdarly-montblanc.com
Open period
From 15/12 to 15/04.
Subject to snow conditions.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly - 23/01/2024
www.valdarly-montblanc.com
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