• Sport

The Squirrels trail

A pleasant walk in the forest of Malgovert. Trail in the freshness of the banks of the Isère and in the shade of the trees. Detailed sheet available at the tourism office.

Sport The Squirrels trail Séez

About

Departing from Séez (73700)
Average length : 02h00
Total elevation gain : 173m
Vertical drop : 173m
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Loop
Total elevation gain : 173m
Altitude max : 1073m
Vertical drop : 173m

Departure: Séez Information Services Office or Pénitents car park (on the road to Val d’Isère).
From the Tourist Office: take the 1st street on the right (chemin des Épinois) up the main street.
From the Pénitents car park: join the Chemin des Épinois which passes below the car park.
At the intersection, go down to the right for 500 m to reach the “Pont des Chèvres”. Cross the bridge to reach the left bank of the Isère and follow the slightly ascending forest track for 250 m.
Go down to the bank of the Isère frequented by fishermen (flood zone: in case of flooding, stay on the forest track to the Youth Hostel).
At the Pont de Longefoy, follow the access road to the Youth Hostel to the right. In front of the “Lair of the Squirrels”, go up on the path giving access to the forest track of the “Plan de la Tine”.
Follow the ascending track for 500 m and go down to the right on the “Pont des Chèvres” after carefully crossing a scree area (watch out for snakes). For the return, take the same path as on the way out.

Reception

Open to children
Animals allowed
Languages of documentation : English, French
Languages informatives signs : French

Period of practice

All year round.
In winter, hiking can be done with snowshoes.

Services
  • Pets welcome
Equipments
  • Car park

Access

Forêt de Malgovert 73700 Séez
Departing from : Séez (73700)
Latitude : 45.611396 - Longitude : 6.82251

Parking "pénitents" in the center of Seez

Information update on 08/03/2024 by Maison de Séez – Bureau Information Services