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Les Vachers
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Description
Discover this small hamlet in the forest and immerse yourself in the heart of an ancient mountain village.
It is one of the twelve hamlets in the commune of Saint Sorlin d'Arves and takes its name from a legend: the inhabitants used to produce a baked cow's cheese here, in the shape of a small wheel. Now abandoned, a few ruins remain, offering a glimpse into another era.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 10/11/2026
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves - 29/07/2025
www.saintsorlindarves.com
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Type of land
Stone
Ground
Contact
Phone : 04 79 59 71 77
Email : info@saintsorlindarves.com
Website : http://www.saintsorlindarves.com
Environments
Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Panoramic view
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
From the Plan du Moulin (500 metres below the Tourist Office, follow "Aire de jeux"), pass the point leading to the tennis/leisure centre and walk along the mountain side of the football pitch on the right. Follow the path (steep for 200 m) that zig-zags up the side of the Crêt d'Ornon. Once you reach the flat, there is a fine panoramic view of the village and the hamlet of Les Vachers. Follow the path to the left, which climbs slightly to the east through the undergrowth. You can leave the balcony path at Malcrozet (1-hour loop), or further on at Cluny (1.5-hour loop), or even further on at La Curiaz (2-hour loop). Return along the D926 road or by the same route.
Animals
Yes
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