Water trails : Balade : The Creux Saint Jean and the Belle au Bois Waterfall
Description
A bucolic walk for all the family, combining the beauty of the setting, geology and local history.
From the village square, follow Charles Feige Street to Place de la Résistance. Take the path facing the underground parking of the Casino, the climb is steep up to the Croix St Michel.
Above, on a small esplanade, Notre Dame de Nazareth and Notre Dame des
Virtues characterized by a Byzantine dome; at the South East corner the oratory of Adieux.
To reach the Creux St Jean, take the small grassy road to the right of the restaurant Le Refuge du Calvaire. After a short descent, the statue of Saint John the Baptist appears at the edge of the path, watching over passers-by.
Follow this path in laces to arrive in a magical place: waterfall, small stone bridge, oratory dedicated to Saint-Jean; haven of freshness and calm where the faithful came to relax.
Continue the trail to the small paved road the Chemin du Maz.
You can either go up to the left for about 25 min to discover the waterfall of Belle au Bois (delicate path).
Or go down to the right directly in the center of the village.
At the level of the old bridge near the Bar St Paul, go up a few tens of meters on the left. On the right you will see the fountain between the Church and the site of the old cemetery, the Presbytery and the village square.
Technical informations
1.3 km
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min. 99999 m
153 m
153 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
The Belle aux Bois waterfall
The Belle au Bois waterfall is a cannyoning spot and is accessible from the village centre only in summer. 30 meters high. A footbridge gives an easier view point.
The Calvary Way
The Megève Calvary, with chapels depicting scenes of Christ's Passion and located between the village centre and the Mont d'Arbois Plateau, is one of the only in France to be listed as a European Sacred Mount and Historic Monument.Designed and erected between 1840 and 1878, the Megève Calvary was first and foremost the work of one man, Father Ambroise Martin (1791 - 1863), the parish priest of Megève from 1820 to his death. In an idyllic setting, it is composed of 15 chapels and oratories depicting the stations of the Way of the Cross from Jerusalem to Golgotha. The different religious edifices, combining all the architectural styles of the past, are home to about 50 life size painted wooden statues together with frescoes and "trompe-l'oeil" paintings. This combination of architecture, sculptures and paintings evokes astonishingly realistic images of the life and passion of Christ. And in former times this collection of buildings became such an important place of pilgrimage that for a long time Megève was given the name of the "Savoyard Jerusalem". Today it is listed as an Historic Monument, representing a reminder of the past for locals, a pleasant walk for holiday-makers, and offering everyone a wonderful panoramic view over the upper Arly valley and the Mont-Blanc. Important work carried out between 2001 and 2007 has restored the Calvary to its former glory. The chapels and oratories have been carefully restored, both inside and out, and the surrounding grounds landscaped giving the appearance of the the X1Xth century countryside.
Le Refuge du Calvaire
Restaurant located on the Calvary conservation site, only 10 minutes by foot from the outside ice ring. Panoramic terrace in summer and in winter. Traditionnal and Savoyard cuisine : Fondues, Boîte chaude, Raclette, large choice of meats. Home-made desserts.
Date and time
- From 20/04/2024 to 01/11/2024
- From 20/04/2025 to 01/11/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Mairie de Megève - 22/04/2024
mairie.megeve.fr
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Open period
From 20/04 to 01/11.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 21 27 28
Email : megeve@megeve.com
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