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.
- Sport
Les Herbiers
Sport Les Herbiers Valfréjus
About
Signs
Mixed signposting (PR and GR)
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
Period of practice
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Services
- Pets welcome
- CCS Combo socket
- Parking
- Type 2 socket
- Charging stations for electric vehicles
Contacts
Access
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 19/04/2024 by Communauté de communes Haute Maurienne Vanoise