From the village square, follow Charles Feige Street to Place de la Résistance. Take the path facing the underground parking of the Casino, the climb is steep up to the Croix St Michel.
Above, on a small esplanade, Notre Dame de Nazareth and Notre Dame des
Virtues characterized by a Byzantine dome; at the South East corner the oratory of Adieux.
To reach the Creux St Jean, take the small grassy road to the right of the restaurant Le Refuge du Calvaire. After a short descent, the statue of Saint John the Baptist appears at the edge of the path, watching over passers-by.
Follow this path in laces to arrive in a magical place: waterfall, small stone bridge, oratory dedicated to Saint-Jean; haven of freshness and calm where the faithful came to relax.
Continue the trail to the small paved road the Chemin du Maz.
You can either go up to the left for about 25 min to discover the waterfall of Belle au Bois (delicate path).
Or go down to the right directly in the center of the village.
At the level of the old bridge near the Bar St Paul, go up a few tens of meters on the left. On the right you will see the fountain between the Church and the site of the old cemetery, the Presbytery and the village square.
- Sport
Walking trails : Balade : The Creux Saint Jean and the Belle au Bois Waterfall
A bucolic walk for all the family, combining the beauty of the setting, geology and local history.
About
Signs
Sign "Creux Saint Jean" visible on the way of Calvary, behind the restaurant "Le Refuge du Calvaire"
Map references
Belvederes du Mont-Blanc map on sale at the tourist office.
Further informations
Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
0/ From the village square, follow rue Charles Feige to Place de la Résistance.
1/ Take the Chemin de Calvaire opposite the Casino underground parking lot, a steep climb up to the Croix St Michel.
2/ Higher up, on a small esplanade, Notre Dame de Nazareth and Notre Dame des Vertus, featuring a Byzantine dome; at the south-east corner, the Oratoire des Adieux.
3/ To reach the Creux St Jean, take the small grassy path to the right of the Le Refuge du Calvaire restaurant.
4/ After a short descent, the statue of Saint Jean Baptiste appears at the edge of the path, watching over passers-by.
5/ Follow this winding path to reach a magical spot: waterfall, small stone bridge, oratory dedicated to Saint-Jean; a haven of freshness and calm where the faithful used to come to recharge their batteries.
6/ Continue along the path until you reach the small asphalt road known as the "chemin du Maz".
7/ You can either go up to the left for around 25 minutes to discover the Belle au Bois waterfall (tricky path).
8/ Or turn right and head straight back down to the village center.
9/ At the old Lorraine bridge near the Bar St Paul, go back up a few dozen metres to the left. On the right, you'll see the fountain between the church and the former ce
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
From 20/04 to 01/11.
Subject to favorable weather.
- Pets welcome
Contacts
Access
Accessible from the village center, where you can park at the nearest Parking du Casino.
