York Mallory - Hiking

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
Start: Rivier d'Allemond (church)
Ascent: 747 m
Distance: 3.6 km
Level: moderate

ITINERARY
From Le Rivier, walk from the church and follow the tarmac road to the Bruyant stream. From here, take the path that rises quickly 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.

SIGHTSEEING
The York Mallory museum (free) is located in the former presbytery of Rivier d'Allemond. You'll discover a double space with one part devoted to the ibex, its history, its way of life and its reintroduction in 1987 in the 7 Laux reserve. The second is devoted to the story of the crash, with pieces of the plane, objects from the period...