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The balconies of the Reposoir - Hike

A hiking route to discover the Reposoir. A varied walk with shaded areas in the forest, open areas and magnificent views of the peaks.

Sport The balconies of the Reposoir - Hike Le Reposoir

About

Departing from Le Reposoir (74950)
Average length : 03h30
Total elevation gain : 483m
Vertical drop : 483m
Distance : 8.8km
Animals allowed

From the church to Planzury: 40 minutes Cross the bridge and go left on the road. In the first bend, take the path next to the house “Le Perce-neige”. It crosses the fields and the road to go opposite on the steep ascent of Bellegarde, after the oratory. Follow the beacon posts in the housing estate to the Bellegarde farm. Continue to climb up to the Colombière road. Follow this road to the right for about 200 meters, until the intersection of Planzury. From Planzury to the David coast: 1h35 Leave the road and go up in the field on the right following the beacon posts. The trail continues through the undergrowth to a hairpin. Follow the path to the right and continue straight in the direction of Malatrait then Saint-Bruno. Cross the road and go down to Côte David. From Côte David to La Caronière: 40 minutes Follow the road to go on the opposite side to La Touvière. The road ends after this farm and continues through the forest on a path. Follow the direction of La Caronière From La Caronière to the church: 35 minutes At La Caronière, take the direction of the basin then the Chartreuse du Reposoir. Walk along the body of water and follow the beacon posts on the left to reach the Fréchet cross. Continue straight until the village.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 483m
Altitude max : 1250m
Vertical drop : 483m

Further informations

Grit, Ground

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    Respect the flora and fauna already weakened by winter. Keep your dogs on a leash. Bring back your rubbish.

    The history of the village of Reposoir is closely linked to that of the Chartreuse, founded in the 12th century. The religious institution, now the Carmelite Monastery, is a former Charterhouse, founded in 1151 by Aymon de Faucigny to accommodate monks of the order of Saint-Bruno. The whole is classified as a historical monument.

    Reception

    Open to children
    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    Keep your dog on a leash, he can scare off herds and wild animals.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Public WC

    Access

    622 Route de la Colombière - Parking de l'Eglise du Reposoir Eglise du centre du village du Reposoir 74950 Le Reposoir
    Departing from : Le Reposoir (74950)
    Latitude : 46.01134 - Longitude : 6.534855

    From Cluses, take the D4 towards Le Reposoir. Park in front of the Church in the center of the village.

    More informations

    Information update on 22/10/2024 by Cluses Arve & montagnes Tourisme