The secret balconies of the Reposoir – Hike

Sustainable tourism

Respect the flora and fauna already weakened by winter. Keep your dogs on a leash. Bring back your trash.

Portrait

Fancy a cycling trip between Geneva and Chamonix? Goodbye cars and motorcycles, get on your bike!

History, culture and heritage

The history of the town of Reposoir is closely linked to that of Chartreuse, founded in the 1151th century. The religious institution, today the Carmelite Monastery, is a former Charterhouse, founded in XNUMX by Aymon de Faucigny to accommodate monks of the order of Saint-Bruno. The whole is classified as a historical monument.

Topo / step by step

Departure: car park of the Church of the Village of Reposoir1/ From the car park of the Church of the Center of the Village of Reposoir, at the level of the first post "Le Reposoir", follow the direction of "Malatrait" passing by "Planzury" 2/ At the “Malatrait” post, follow the motorable path on the left towards Saint-Bruno3/ Arrived at “Saint Bruno”, cross the road towards the “Saint Bruno (Dessous)” directional post, then follow the direction of “Le Reposoir by Côte David”4/ At places called “Côte David” and “la Touvière”, follow “La Caronière”5/ From “la Caronière”, continue towards “Le Bassin” and “Chartreuse du Reposoir”, then follow the direction “Le Reposoir” until you reach your starting point.

Route

From Cluses, take the D4 towards Le Reposoir. Park in front of the Church in the center of the village.

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