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Plateau de Loëx loop

Savoie Mont Blanc's choice

This family-friendly loop takes you through a wild natural environment, with the added bonus of the pretty Jacquicourt Chapel.

Sport Plateau de Loëx loop Taninges

About

Departing from Taninges (74440)
Average length : 01h20
Total elevation gain : 210m
Vertical drop : 210m
Distance : 5km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

The Plateau de Loëx is a protected Natura 2000 area. There are some remarkable plant and animal species here. Jacquicourt Chapel was built in 1679 and it marks the border between Taninges, Verchaix and Les Gets. The same year it was destroyed due to dispute over the border lines between pastures. It was then rebuilt according to the original plans between 1986 and 1989, therefore putting an end to six centuries of conflict.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 210m
Altitude max : 1618m
Vertical drop : 210m

Further informations

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    Follow a wide forest path to the right which leads above the hamlet of Têtes (1,450m), an ancient Alpine village, as you can see from the pasture land that is still used today.
    1/ Then after around 500 m, follow a quite steep forest path to the left until you reach the Chalet de Veruy (1,570m). From there you’ll have a beautiful view of the Col de Joux Plane, the Pointe de Chamossière and Pointe de la Bourgeoise.
    2/ After the chalet, go along the track to the left that leads onto a small footpath until the end of the trail, via Jacquicourt Chapel.
    3/ After the Chapel, the itinerary leads down through the forest and then along a narrow road until you get back to the departure point.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed

    Period of practice

    From 15/05 to 15/11.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park

    Access

    Parking les Rossignols 74440 Taninges
    Departing from : Taninges (74440)
    Latitude : 46.118419 - Longitude : 6.654309
    Information update on 25/04/2024 by Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie