Hiking itinerary : The Nature Trail
Description
The forest is an exceptional environment and throughout this walk, you will have an opportunity to explore the north side of the valley, enjoying extraordinary views of Mont Blanc and the Beaufortain massif.
Hikers, you are going to follow a trail that goes through an environment where man has intervened in different ways resulting in an alternance of developed sites and forests. There are 9 information boards on different themes along the way:
* Les Bâches stream: controlling erosion
* the reach where the flow of free water is controlled
* silviculture or the art of cultivating the forest
* the sentinels of the forest
* panorama: the mountains that surround us
* a brief history of the resort
* the evolution of the landscape
* trees in the mountains
* the boundaries of the forest
We leave you to discover them …
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Itinéraire de randonnée : Le Tour de la Mine
Au fil de la balade, vous découvrirez l'activité des mines de charbon en exploitation jusqu'au XXe siècle. Les ruines que l'observe marquent l'importance des mines à cette époque.
Itinéraire de randonnée : Le Chemin du Renard Futé
Un itinéraire ludique et thématique pour la famille, jalonnée de 9 modules d'information sur la nature et la montagne.
Place de l'Etoile
En partant de la Place de l'Etoile à Montchavin, remonter derrière le lavoir.
Chalet Anaïte
Vous arriverez sur un chemin large (p). Le remonter puis bifurquer à droite (p), traverser la route et poursuivre vers l'ouest sur un bon sentier (plusieurs tables d'orientation). Le sentier s'élargit et mont peu à peu pour arriver à un large carrefour (p). Tourner vers la gauche et poursuivre ce large chemin.Vous arriverez à un chalet (crévaillet)
Crévaillet
Vous arrivez à un chalet. Le contourner puis aller au Coches (p).
Arrivée à Montchavin
Rentrer à Montchavin en empruntant le petit tunnel (table d'orientation). Sous le câble du télésiège, virer à gauche pour descendre au village.
Points of interest
La Table du Tarin
Yoann and Sandrine and their team are looking forward to seeing you in their cosy restaurant at the bottom of Plan Bois chairlift.Enjoy Savoyard specialities, pizzas and traditional cuisine at lunchtime and in the evening, on the terrace or by the fireplace. Our plus points: Some dishes, as well as crepes and waffles, are served through the afternoon.
Restaurant La Taverne du Monchu
L'Origan
Odile and Chris welcome you in a friendly atmosphere. We shall welcome you all day long.
Additional information
Reception conditions for animals
Dogs are allowed.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne - 11/07/2024
www.la-plagne.com
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Tips
A beautiful and educational route to hike with your family.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Departure from Montchavin
1/ From the Place de l'Etoile in Montchavin, walk up behind the wash-house.
2/ At the top of the village (P), turn right and walk along the various buildings. You will come to a wide path (P). Go up it and then fork right (P), cross the road and continue west along a good path (several information tables). The path widens and gradually rises to reach a wide crossroads (P). You will come to a place called "l'Observatoire".
3/ Turn right onto the road, where you will see the "nature trail" sign in front of you.
4/ Take the road up towards l'Orgère, and 50 m after the bend in the road, you will see the next section of the path.
5/ Fork right and continue eastwards (information boards) for 1 km. Finally, turn right (P). The path crosses the road and rejoins the village of Montchavin.
Departure from Les Coches
1/ From Les Coches, take the route opposite the Intersport shop (P).
You will come to a place called "l'Observatoire".
2 / Turn right onto the road, where you will see the "sentier nature" sign in front of you.
3 / Take the road up towards l'Orgère, and 50 m after the bend in the road, you will see the next part of the path.
4/ Fork right and continue eastwards (information boards) for 1 km. Finally, turn right (P). The path crosses the road and then reaches the village of Montc
Open period
From 29/06 to 31/08/2024.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 07 82 82
Fax : 04 79 07 80 18
Email : info.montchavin@la-plagne.com
Website : www.montchavin-la-plagne.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/montchavinlaplagne/
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