Thematic routes: Fenêtre sur Plaine

Name: Thematic routes: Fenêtre sur Plaine
Address: Place de l'église, La Chapelle-d'Abondance, 74360, FRANCE
Location: Address

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Course in La Chapelle-d'Abondance

9.0 km

"Fenêtre sur plaine" is more than just a walking itinerary, it's a discovery trail around the village and the plain.
3 possible loops ranging from 1 h to 2 h 30.
A discovery trail around the suroundings of of the village and around the plain, a vast, unspoilt area, to explore the many facets of the area's heritage and identity, the mysteries of water, the border and the valley's geological history.

Three loops are available, starting from the church parking lot.
- the full circuit: 9 km; altitude difference: 170 m; duration: 2 h 30.
- variant 1 via lecenter: 3.3 km; difference in altitude: 80 m; 1 hour.
- variant 2 via la Fruitière: 5.4 km;... Read more
A discovery trail around the suroundings of of the village and around the plain, a vast, unspoilt area, to explore the many facets of the area's heritage and identity, the mysteries of water, the border and the valley's geological history.

Three loops are available, starting from the church parking lot.
- the full circuit: 9 km; altitude difference: 170 m; duration: 2 h 30.
- variant 1 via lecenter: 3.3 km; difference in altitude: 80 m; 1 hour.
- variant 2 via la Fruitière: 5.4 km; ascent: 150 m; 1 h 30.

Here are the eleven stages that await you on the complete circuit:
1. Saint-Maurice church, La Chapelle d'Abondance (audio-guide available free of charge from the tourist information office).
2. The deer park
3. Mediterranean brown trout in the Chevenne stream
4. The Raffos
5. Downstream
6. Water mystery!
7. Upstream...
8. The Panthiaz dike
9. The border
10. La Plaine biological corridor
11. Timber floating
12. Romantic mountain
13. The hamlet of Passengués

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Departure

La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Free parking at the St-Maurice church parking lot, where the routes start. Shuttle bus stop at St-Maurice church for communal routes (winter only), Columbus (winter and summer) and route 121.

Route de la Batelle circuit starts opposite the St-Maurice church parking lot.
Plain text period

All year round.

Subject to favorable weather.
Environment
- Riverside
- Forest location
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
Documentation
GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)

Services

Equipment
- Picnic area
- Public WC
- Parking
Services
- Pets welcome
  • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds and wildlife.

Path along the banks of the Dranse from Abondance to Châtel

Abondance