• Sport

Barme des Chèvres ("Goat Shelter")

"Barme" is a local word that refers to a shelter under a rock overhang used by goat shepherds.

Sport Barme des Chèvres ("Goat Shelter") Pralognan-la-Vanoise

About

Departing from Pralognan-la-Vanoise (73710)
Average length : 02h00
Total elevation gain : 220m
Vertical drop : 220m
Distance : 2.5km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

In the heart of the forest, dominated by spruce trees - the most widespread species in Pralognan - discover the goat's "Barme". Barme is a patois word meaning shelter under a rocky overhang. Along the way, cross the "Creuse des Pariettes", the bed of a torrential lava (mudflow) that recurs during very heavy summer storms.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 220m
Altitude max : 1625m
Vertical drop : 220m

Map references

Pralognan-la-Vanoise trail map.

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Grit

1. In the hairpin bend between rue du Raffort and route des Fontanettes, locate
and follow the path (path no. 4) which starts on the upstream side of the road, at the foot of the scree.
2. Follow the "des Pariettes" path (path no. 5) up to the first intersection
turn left towards Barme des Chèvres via the "Creuse des Pariettes".
"Creuse des Pariettes" (path no. 3).
3. After Barme des Chèvres, take the first path on the left
then the forest track to reach the Les Clous parking lot.
4. Continue along the forest track (path no. 4) to reach the hairpin bend in the route des Fontanettes.
VARIANTE (blue) : RAVIN DE LESCHAUX
(in addition to the main itinerary) +45 MINUTES / +1,3 km
Follow the previous itinerary to stage 2.
1. After the Barme des Chèvres, continue on the horizontal path to the Leschaux ravine and then to the beautiful viewpoint of Fenêtre n°7.
2. Retrace your steps and take the first path on your right down to the Clous parking lot, then join the hairpin bend in the route des Fontanettes.

Prices

Free access.

Reception

Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French

Period of practice

From 15/05 to 31/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Services
  • Pets welcome

Access

73710 Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Departing from : Pralognan-la-Vanoise (73710)
Latitude : 45.383147 - Longitude : 6.719644

Nearest car park: Bouquetin car park (10 minutes on foot in the direction of Fontanettes).

More informations

Information update on 18/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Pralognan-la-Vanoise