Le Reposoir

Les balcons du Reposoir – Randonnée

Practical information

Type of route

Loop

Distance in kilometers

8.9

Elevation in meters

498

Markup

Departmental markings from the Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes on beige metal panel and green writing.

Duration

02 hours 50/XNUMX

Presentation

Departing from the village of Le Reposoir, located between the Chaîne du Bargy and the Chaîne des Aravis, retrace the steps of the Carthusian monks in the Béol Valley.

The place is imbued with a rich religious heritage dating from the XNUMXth century, and a jewel of local history: the Reposoir monastery.

This hike progresses in a magnificent setting, just look up to admire the peaks surrounding the village.

In the shade of the undergrowth, the route joins the places called La Touvière, a former tuff quarry, and La Caronière which marks the arrival at the former Chartreuse du Reposoir. You will then have the opportunity to discover this timeless building, classified as a historical monument.

Do not hesitate to inquire at the Reposoir Tourist Office to find out about the different ways to immerse yourself in the history of the valley.

Further information :

Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first aid kit, as well as clothing suitable for your backpack. your outing depending on the season and the forecast weather.

Video

Opening

Temporarily closed.

Prices

Hiking guide on sale at the tourist office.

Accessibility

Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible

Address

622 Route de la Colombière – Parking de l'Eglise du Reposoir
Eglise du centre du village du Reposoir
74950 Le Reposoir

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