• Sport

Bartou Trail

Savoie Mont Blanc's choice

This trail departs from the village of Mieussy and leads to Jourdy cave, along a rocky ridge to Roche Pallud pastures and then back down via a spectacular spur overlooking Saix waterfall.

Sport Bartou Trail Mieussy

About

Departing from Mieussy (74440)
Average length : 04h30
Total elevation gain : 630m
Vertical drop : 630m
Distance : 9.6km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Loop
Total elevation gain : 630m
Altitude max : 1505m
Vertical drop : 630m

Further informations

Rock, Ground

    1 2

    From Jourdy car park, the path leads up to Jourdy cave, then a narrow path along the top of the cliff, with a handrail, to Roche Pallud. The itinerary crossed over Sommand plateau and then veers to the left at the residences, towards Mieussy. The path goes past the top of a waterfall along a walkway, crosses a cliff along a narrow spur with a handrail, and then leads back down along a scree path to Clos d’en Bas. You will then walk along some very pleasant country paths, until you reach Jourdy car park.

    To see along this trail:
    - The Way of the Cross
    - Jourdy Cave, used as a hiding place by the vicars of Mieussy during the period of the terror from 1792 to 1796.
    - Sommand pastures and plateau
    - View over the Mont-Blanc mountains.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    From 15/05 to 15/11.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Parking du Jourdy, Chemin Rural de l'Arly au Jourdy 74440 Mieussy
    Departing from : Mieussy (74440)
    Latitude : 46.14165 - Longitude : 6.527271
    Information update on 26/04/2024 by Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie