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Hike: Sentier des Charteux

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From Lochieu, in the footsteps of the Carthusian monks who lived on the site of Arvières in the Grand Colombier massif, discovery of the Arvières national forest: ruins of the former Carthusian monastery, interpretation panels, ethnobotanical garden, restaurant.

This hike will take you in the footsteps of the Carthusian monks who inhabited the forests of the Grand Colombier from the 12th century to the French Revolution.
From about 800 meters in altitude, it will take you up to almost 1200 meters to discover the site of Arvière, a wild and isolated place, a privileged refuge for contemplative life.

To discover along the route:
- La Correrie d'Arvière in La Rivoire. (Another building used by monks in lower altitude).
- Le pont du Faon. (Bridge above the river Arvière)
- La Grotte de Saint Arthaud. (Small cave on the way up).
- Le sapin Janicot. (300 y.o tree).
- The wild river Arvière.
- Arvière: Chalet d'Arvière (restaurant), the botanical gardens, the ruins of the Charterhouse.

Follow the initials "CX".

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Walking

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

3h30mn

Dist.

8.5 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

les Bordèzes Lochieu , 01260 Arvière-en-Valromey

Lat : 45.925752Lng : 5.737589

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Gîte Chalet d'Arvière

A former forester's house that has been completely restored as a gîte d'étape et de séjour, situated at an altitude of 1250m, on the GR9, the GTJ and the site of the former Carthusian monastery of Arvières.Rejuvenate in a peaceful natural setting, accessible on foot and snowshoes, and by car via a passable forest track. Accommodation for 14 people in 6 bedrooms. 2 triple rooms, 3 double rooms with single beds and 1 double room. Special offer: unlimited relaxation and wild plant cooking course using the traditional bread oven! Meals, half board Open from mid-May to mid-October, Tuesday to Sunday lunchtime, and from mid-December to mid-March, Wednesday to Sunday lunchtime.

Chalet d'Arvières Route du Grand Colombier Lochieu 01260 Arvière-en-Valromey

- Office de Tourisme Bugey Sud Grand Colombier -

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Restaurant du Chalet d'Arvières

In the Grand Colombier massif, in the Chalet d'Arvières at 1200 metres, local cuisine with aromatic plants from the botanical garden and wild plants. Peaceful setting with views over the Valromey.Simple local fare for lunch and more elaborate meals by reservation only. Situated on the GR 9 and GTJ, an ideal gourmet stop-off for walkers and locals. Superb natural setting accessible on foot and snowshoes, and forest track for vehicles.

Route du Grand Colombier Lochieu 01260 Arvière-en-Valromey

- Office de Tourisme Bugey Sud Grand Colombier -

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