York Mallory - Hiking from Rivier d'Allemond

This hike takes you up to the place where the Chief Marshal of the Allied air forces died in a mysterious air crash above Le River d'Allemond in June 1944.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure point: Rivier d'Allemond (Musée du Bouquetin - Espace York MAllory)
Ascent: 747 m
Distance: 3.6 km one way
Level: moderate

ITINERARY

Parking is available in the parking lot opposite the Musée du Rivier.

From Le Rivier, walk from the church and follow the tarmac road to the Bruyant stream. From here, take the path that rises steeply through a forest of spruces and hardwoods to exit at 1700 m.
Continue due west through rhododendron and bilberry vegetation.
This leads to a well-marked, easy-to-follow path that climbs up several rocky steps.
This passage requires attention but is not technically difficult.
Pieces of the wreck are gradually revealed. Climb back up to the commemorative plaque (2100 m).
On the return journey (which takes the same route), a visit to the Maison du Bouquetin and the York Mallory space is a must.