The mine circuit
Description
From the Pas à l'Ane car park, follow the track overlooking the valley (beware, sheer drops). Continue on to the metal ladder going down towards “La Colonnaz”. Follow the return path direction Les Feux, then the Flaine road back up to the starting point.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
View on the Pointe d'Areu
In the centre of Les Carroz, discover the Pointe d'Areu one summit of the Aravis mountains: 2478 m, at the north end of the chain. See the magnificence of the view.
"Epine" old coal mine
Starting around 1750 a coal mine has been re-opened in 1940 on the way to the hamlet La Colonnaz. The mine is closed since 1950. Its history is written in a small guide from Pierre Lacroix and ordered by the club 'Pour la Mémoire du Futur' .
Date and time
- From 15/05/2024 to 31/10/2024
Additional information
Contact
Phone : 04 50 90 00 04
Open period
From 05/15 to 10/31 : open daily.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Les Carroz d'Arâches - 16/03/2023
www.lescarroz.com
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