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Walking route - Dranse riverside

Dranse riverside trail: for walkers and cyclists! This trail which runs along the riverside from Châtel to Abondance is nearly 16 km long and accessible to everyone: families, sporty types, children and pushchairs.

Sport Walking route - Dranse riverside Châtel

About

Departing from Châtel (74390)
Average length : 04h10
Distance : 16km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

The route is mostly flat and runs through areas of ecological interest, offering pretty riverside views and a chance to see the local heritage along the way… In short,it gives you a glimpse of another side of the Abondance Valley.

Several departures are proposed from the villages of Châtel, Abondance and La Chapelle d'Abondance. Discover the Abondance Valley at your own pace!

In July and August, the regular Colombus shuttle bus runs every day in the Abondance Valley and takes you to your starting point.

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    Indications of time and distances for pedestrians
    Abondance "Village"
    1h35 / 6,3km
    > La Chapelle d'Abondance "Pont de l'Ariot"
    2h / 7,4km
    > Châtel "Le Linga"
    35 minutes / 2,4km
    > Châtel "L'Envers"

    Trail downward direction for mtb
    15km, departure Châtel "Très les Pierres", arriving Abondance "Village".

    Circuit way and back for mtb-e-bike
    20,6km, departure Abondance "Village", U-turn "Le Chon" to the Chapelle d'Abondance.

    Trail "up direction" for mtb-e-bike
    13km easy level and 4,1km level difficult.
    Departure Abondance "Village" > easy until Châtel "Le Linga" and difficult level until "L'Envers".

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages of documentation : French
    Adapted to all-terrain strollers

    A leaflet is available in the tourist offices.

    Dogs must be kept on a lead due to the presence of herds.

    Period of practice

    From 20/04 to 20/12.
    Open as long as weather conditions allow.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Parking
    • Picnic area

    Access

    Vallée d'Abondance 74390 Châtel
    Departing from : Châtel (74390)
    Latitude : 46.235463 - Longitude : 6.791628

    More informations

    Information update on 10/04/2024 by Châtel Tourisme