• Sport

The chamois jump

Short hike on the wild trails of Cohennoz and along the bog - Regional Nature Reserve.

Sport The chamois jump Crest-Voland

About

Departing from Crest-Voland (73590)
Average length : 04h00
Total elevation gain : 600m
Vertical drop : 600m
Distance : 9km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

DEPARTURE: parking Cernix.

ROUTE: from the car park, take the municipal road towards the capital of Cohennoz and pass the signs VIRAGE DU CERNIX then LES ROCHES. Take the forest track on the left, then the wild trail going up to STARFU. Turn left towards GRANDE COMBE, then CARREFOUR DU BOEU DE COHEN. Stay on the left track to go down to the SAUT DU CHAMOIS, LE GRANZEY and LE GRANZEY. Continue the path then the trail to SOUS LA VOUILLON, LES EMBAILLES and CERNIX.

POINT OF INTEREST :
- The Arpelières trail (near the route), created in a mountain wetland, a fragile natural area. Discover the largest sphagnum peat bog in the Alps and its unique ecosystem. Since 2013 the site benefits from the classification in Regional Nature Reserve.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 600m
Altitude max : 1709m
Vertical drop : 600m

Signs

Marked with yellow signs.

Topoguides references

Walking and hiking map of the Val d'Arly for sale at 9 € or Topo Walks and Short hikes on sale at € 4 in the tourist offices.

Prices

Walking and hiking map of the Val d'Arly for sale at 9 € or Topo Walks and Short hikes on sale at € 4 in the tourist offices.

Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash, Bank/credit card

Reception

Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French

Dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds.

Period of practice

From 01/06 to 30/09.

Services
  • Pets welcome

Access

73590 Crest-Voland
Departing from : Crest-Voland (73590)
Latitude : 45.784 - Longitude : 6.4998
Information update on 10/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly