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Le sentier nature du Vuache

Savoie Mont Blanc's choice

As you pass through the forest on the hillside and across the fields of crops on the plateau, you can find out all about the natural environment thanks to fifteen thematic information boards designed by schoolchildren in the Vuache area.

Sport Le sentier nature du Vuache Jonzier-Épagny

About

Departing from Jonzier-Épagny (74520)
Average length : 02h20
Total elevation gain : 170m
Vertical drop : 170m
Distance : 8.7km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

This walk located in the municipalities of Jonzier-Epagny, Chênex, Dingy-en-Vuache and Savigny, will reveal your detective soul, finding the hidden words in the educational panels of the trail (designed by children).

There are 2 Detective Nature booklets (available on the website of the Pays du Vuache), each in the form of a question/answer game, where all the questions find their solutions in the 15 educational panels of the trail. They are aimed at budding naturalists aged «8-10 years» and «over 10 years», accompanied by their parents

Documentation available from Town Halls, Tourist Offices and local shops: detailed 1:25,000 map of footpaths in the Vuache area (4 €) and the FFRP trail guide (Pays du Salève et du Vuache... à pied" (13.30 €).

Loop
Total elevation gain : 170m
Altitude max : 725m
Vertical drop : 170m
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    Auberge de la Goutte d'or, 74520 Jonzier-Epagny - Traditional cuisine
    "Au Coucher du Soleil, Epagny,74520 Jonzier-Epagny - a discovery farm. Tasting and sale of cheese, local pork meat products, poultry and apple juice.
    "Le jardin des saisons", Jurens, 74520 Dingy-en-Vuache - Sale of seasonal vegetables and cut flowers.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

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

    Dogs must be kept on a leash

    Period of practice

    All year round.
    Not recommended in bad weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Picnic area
    • Orientation board

    Access

    Parking d’Epagny, 1333 Route d'Epagny 74520 Jonzier-Épagny
    Departing from : Jonzier-Épagny (74520)
    Latitude : 46.074089 - Longitude : 5.975253

    Information panel at the beginning of the path. Signposted access to car parking.

    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    Information update on 25/04/2024 by Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie