• Sport

Les Herbiers

Woody fragrances and the certainty of a cool walk accessible to all. A
typical walk through the forest in Valfréjus, that you can do again and
again whatever your age. It's the perfect chance to get acquainted with
the GR5, a circuit cherished by countless hikers.

Sport Les Herbiers Valfréjus

About

Departing from Valfréjus (73500)
Average length : 01h15
Total elevation gain : 151m
Vertical drop : 144m
Distance : 3.2km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Do you know the Charmaix torrent?
Very persistent, it springs from an altitude of 2,500 metres and flows straight
from the Sainte-Marguerite lakes to near the Thabor refuge, sometimes
as a stream, sometimes as a torrent. It seems to take pleasure in rushing
down, eroding, carrying everything in its path, as it goes through the Losa
and Lavoir dams all the way to the alpine hamlet of Herbiers to refresh you
– even reaching the Tavernes lodge!
There's no doubt about it, you're at one of greatest historical sites of
hydroelectricity in Haute Maurienne Vanoise…
And if luck, along the torrent, is with you, you might see a few trout lurking
about the stream. Open your eyes and... be patient! These shy creatures like
hide among the stones on the riverbed.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 151m
Altitude max : 1665m
Vertical drop : 144m

Map references

Map and booklet "Walks and Hikes Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for €10 at the Tourist Office)

Topoguides references

Green route n°2

Further informations

Rock, Stone, Ground

Prices

Free access.

Reception

Animals allowed
Languages of documentation : French
Adapted to all-terrain strollers

Period of practice

From 15/05 to 15/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Services
  • Pets welcome
Equipments
  • CCS Combo socket
  • Parking
  • Type 2 socket
  • Charging stations for electric vehicles

Access

Office de Tourisme de Valfréjus 73500 Valfréjus
Departing from : Valfréjus (73500)
Latitude : 45.172657 - Longitude : 6.651484

By bus: Line S50 and line 1 - Tourist Office stop
By car: Park in the parking lot in front of the Valfréjus Tourist Office.

Information update on 26/03/2024 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise