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The dry lawns of Mont Saint-Michel
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The mountains are full of unsuspected treasures. Dry grasslands are one of them. They're teeming with orchids, flowers and insects. Come and discover them on this beautiful walk that will take you right up to the superb panorama of Mont Saint-Michel.
The hike begins in the village of Curienne, then climbs gently uphill. Go at your own pace, it's not a difficult route and there's so much to see!
You first arrive at the belvedere of the motte castrale, on the site of an ancient wooden fortified castle. The view of the surrounding mountains is magnificent!
Return to the meadow. It's not spectacular at first glance, but take a closer look and observe the diversity of flowers, shrubs and insects that roam in all directions. What a richness! This type of environment is becoming rare in Europe, which is why this site has been classified Natura 2000.
A little more effort on the last climb and you're at the Mont Saint-Michel chapel. A panoramic view of Challes-les-Eaux and the entire Chambéry cluse, all the way to the Chartreuse massif, awaits you.
Now you can head back down. And keep watching the orchids and butterflies - you probably haven't seen them all yet!
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Mountain location
Village 2 km away
Updated by
Grand Chambéry Alpes Tourisme - 09/12/2025
www.chamberymontagnes.com
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Open period
All year round daily.
Subject to snow conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 33 42 47
Email : accueil.chambery@chamberymontagnes.com
Website : https://www.chamberymontagnes.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/chamberymontagnes
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Departure: from the parking lot, head towards the church.
1/ Take "Chemin de Bellevarde" to the left of the church, then "Chemin de la cour" on the right.
2/ After 150 m, turn left, then left again after 50 m.
3/ Continue for 20 minutes, then pick up a track and turn left.
4/ At the sign for the "La Bognette" take-off site, go up the field and back for a 360° view.
5/ Back on the track, continue to the "Le Joueret" sign and turn right towards "Mont Saint Michel".
6/ At the "Combe du puits" sign, turn right and follow the yellow signpost on the right to the "Sous le Mont" sign.
7/ Reach the chapel. When you return to "Sous le Mont", go straight ahead. At the next intersection, take the path to the left of the house, but don't go down to the road.
8/ When you reach a semi-tarmac road, turn left and then directly right at the sign for "Sur Montmerlet".
9/ At the Montmerlet parking lot, to the right of the parking lot, at the waterhole, take the path down to the right.
10/ Follow the road for 100 m, then turn right.
11/ At the road, cross in front on the gravel path, then turn right, towards the wooden sign "direction village".
12/ When you reach the D11, turn right and follow the road for 150m.
13/ Follow the "Chemin de Létraz" on your left.
14/ At the road, turn left and see the church.
Animals
Yes. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
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