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Along the water (B23)
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Description
Classic alpine valley walk, along the diversity of rivers and waterfalls it has to offer.
From to Aigueblanche Bridge, take a stroll on the flat path along the Isère River where a few benches are available. Where the water bed meets the river Morel, take a left turn onto a little path under the trees which follows the dozens of small waterfalls. Arriving at the Bellecombe Bridge, continue on the right bank of the Morel where a guided botanic trail and a picnic area await.
A lookout ends the path and allows a fantastic view of the Morel Waterfall, falling over 80 meters high.
Continue the path in the woods to view the landscape over the ‘Saint-Oyen’ village and the lower ‘Tarentaise’ Valley. The village is then joined before delving into the ‘Bois Chaniet’ forest thanks to a shaded path where the curious will find many varieties of animals, birds or insects.
A slight slope then joins once again the Isère river, through the thermal park of ‘La Léchère-les-Bains’. The same flat path first used loops back to the Aigueblanche Bridge.
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Advised parking
Aigueblanche, swimming pool car park or Isère Bridge car park
Access
From Albertville, RN90 (exit 37), RD97 (through La Léchère), then RD97A (through Bellecombe), then RD94 until the Isère Bridge where there is a car park on your left. From Moûtiers, RN90 (exit 38), RD92 (through d'Aigueblanche), then RD94 (Isère Bridge) where there is a car park on your right.
Ambiance
Autrefois sujette à de violentes inondations, la plaine de Bellecombe s'avère aujourd'hui un véritable havre de paix. En 1906, la construction d'un tunnel permet en effet de dévier le torrent du Morel.Le site regroupe près de soixante chutes d'eau et promène les randonneurs le long de la rivière dans un décor enchanteur. Ormes des montagnes et pins Douglas apportent un peu de fraîcheur, tandis que les nombreux bassins invitent volontiers à la baignade. L'arrivée au belvédère permet d’admirer la cascade du Morel qui chute de plus de 80 mètres de hauteur.
Arrival
Aigueblanche, Isère Bridge
Departure
Aigueblanche, Isère Bridge
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