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Ovens and fountains trail of Corbel
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Description
The unique location of the village of Corbel has always necessitated careful management of water resources by its inhabitants. Explore the village's ovens and fountains.
Right from the start, it's truly remarkable! This village, perched above the Frou gorges, offers an exceptional panorama of the Hauts de Chartreuse. The steep slope on which Corbel is situated meant that early on, inhabitants had to devise ways to store water, which would otherwise quickly flow down to the Guiers Vif. Prior to the arrival of running water in 1989, each inhabitant had their own fountain or pond near their home. Explore these water features and the hamlets, which burst with flowers in summer. And yes, the village has been awarded its 1st Flower in the ‘Towns and Villages in Bloom’ competition!
Upon your return, explore the communal garden, which mirrors the landscape of the Chartreuse through a selection of structured, local, and food-producing plants—a vibrant miniature landscape. You can also visit the church, notable for its stained glass windows by Arcabas.
Lastly, the panoramic terrace of the Auberge Pompon is the perfect spot to relax after this delightful walk, brimming with landscapes and heritage.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 30/11/2026
Additional information
Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Updated by
Chartreuse Tourisme - 17/10/2025
www.chartreuse-tourisme.com/
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Open period
From 01/05 to 30/11.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 65 81 90
Type of land
Stone
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Grit
Not suitable for strollers
Ground
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ This walk starts at Corbel church. Descend the steps and continue towards the cemetery (white and red markings). Continue downhill. At the sign for La Baröelle, turn left towards Les Gants. The path leads to a road, descend it, pass through the hamlet of Les Roses and reach Les Gants. Don't miss the fountains along the way and the pretty oven at Les Gants. 2/ At the hamlet, turn left through the houses and follow the yellow signposted path. After the hamlet of Les Fiolins, follow the red and yellow signposted path towards the hamlet of Les Mathés. 3/ Continue along the yellow and red signposted path until you reach the Les Cruz sign. 4/ Turn left along the yellow signposted path that winds between the footpath and the road until you reach the hamlet of Les Mathés. 3/ Return to Les Fiolins along the same path as before. At altitude 840, continue on the yellow and red waymarked path down the track, cross the stream and join the centre of the village of Corbel by the road.
Animals
Yes
