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Walking tour of the banks of the Foron and the ancient village

A nature and culture trail This easy trail will take you on an exploration of the ancient village of Taninges and the old town.

Sport Walking tour of the banks of the Foron and the ancient village Taninges

About

Departing from Taninges (74440)
Average length : 02h30
Total elevation gain : 30m
Vertical drop : 30m
Distance : 1.7km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

To see along the way:
The old town of Taninges, the Foron and the grounds of the ancient castle with a beautiful view of the village, the Renaissance houses.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 30m
Altitude max : 666m
Vertical drop : 30m

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

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    From the Tourist Office, pass in front of the church, then cross the bridge over the Foron and walk alongside the river along the Quai du Bras de Fer, until you reach the Rue de l’Usine. Carry on along the Chemin des Gorges du Foron up to an isolated house (private walkway). There is a magnificent view of the river from here.
    Turn back and when you reach 117 Rue de l’Usine, go down the footpath that runs alongside the river until you get to the Rue de Croyère. Turn left and then at a small junction, pass between two stone walls and you’ll arrive in the grounds of the ancient castle. Go down to the Place du Château and cross the old bridge. In front of the fountain, go left along Rue Saint Anne, then Rue des Traboules, go down the Montée du Char to the Rue des Arcades, and then back to the Tourist Office car park.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Suitable for strollers

    Period of practice

    All year round.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park

    Access

    Office de tourisme 74440 Taninges
    Departing from : Taninges (74440)
    Latitude : 46.107275 - Longitude : 6.592111
    Information update on 23/04/2024 by Praz de Lys Sommand Tourisme