What to see / What to know :
A family stroll through the mountainous area, to discover the work of man over the centuries. Every corner of the land was cultivated with barley, rye, potatoes, flax, beet... Broues (terrace embankments often bordered by maple trees), marked the boundaries of the plots.
- Sport
Tour de la Cochette
Enjoy a nature walk from the chief town of Albiez-Montrond to the hamlet of La Cochette. You'll enjoy views of the Lâcha ridges, the village of Albiez-le-Jeune and the fairy chimneys.
Sport Tour de la Cochette Albiez-Montrond
About
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0/ From the village of Albiez-Montrond, follow the RD80 for 100 m towards Albiez-le-Jeune.
1/ Leave the RD80 and turn left onto Chemin des Crozets.
2/ At the crossroads, turn right onto the road towards Les Crozets as far as the La Côte crossroads.
3/ From here, turn left down the track to the Bois du Nez crossroads.
4/ From this crossroads, continue straight ahead on the grassy track that leads to the hamlet of La Cochette. There are several views of Le Moine de Champlan.
5/ From the hamlet of La Cochette, follow signs for Le Villard Sambuis.
6/ Follow the road for 100 m, then take the path on the left.
7/ At Villard Sambuis, continue around the small mountain. Return to the hamlet of La Cochette by taking the track on the left, leaving the path which climbs to the right. Follow this path to the Les Crozets crossroads.
8/ From here, return to Albiez-Montrond along the same path as on the outward journey.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Depending on snow conditions, bring snowshoes or good snow boots.
Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of sled dogs.
Equipments
- Picnic area
Contacts
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