• Sport

Winter hiking itinerary 8 fountains, 2 torrents

In the heart of the Village. You can discover the history of Megève's water, its fountains and torrents. Recommended to people of reduced mobility and for families with small children ; also possible with a pushchair.

Sport Winter hiking itinerary 8 fountains, 2 torrents Megève

About

Departing from Megève (74120)
Average length : 01h15
Total elevation gain : 18m
Vertical drop : 18m
Distance : 1km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Loop
Total elevation gain : 18m
Altitude max : 1110m
Vertical drop : 18m

Map references

Hike available in the free trail guide distributed at the tourist office.

Further informations

Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

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    0/On the right-hand side of the Town Hall you'll notice the 1st Café Fountain, then cross the cobbled street and walk up the Quai du Prieuré which runs alongside the Nant des Cordes (to the left of the Aallard store). 1/At the end of this street, you'll see the old Lorraine bridge (Le Maz), then turn right towards the church, going up a few metres to reach Place Saint Paul: you'll see the Fontaine de l'Eglise on the side. 2/Then cross the old bridge and follow Rue Saint Jean to reach the Fontaine du Bistrot at the corner of the street. Continue along the same street to the Fontaine place de la Résistance (at the foot of the ice rink stairs) and take the stairs to the Calvaire on the right. After a few metres, you'll reach the original site of the Saint Michel spring, below the Saint Michel cross (in the middle of the field). 3/Come down and take rue Charles Feige. Opposite the Fontaine du Bistrot, follow rue d'Arly (which continues after crossing rue Saint François), where you'll discover an old wash-house (admire the frame). Continue along the street at an angle to rue d'Arly, "Passage des cinq rues", then turn right at the corner of the Club de jazz des Cinq Rues to continue along the small rue des Comtes de Capré. 4/Just before the Megève museum, cross the torrent des Cordes, and join the village square next to the town hall. 5/Continue to the right on rue Ambroise Martin, between the Megève and (maison forte). Continue to the crossroads with rue de la Poste, where you'll see the Fontaine de la Maison de la Montagne. 6/Continue along rue de la Poste for a hundred metres, turning left just before the torrent du Glapet, then take the small bridge to see the Fontaine du Glapet opposite Megève Tourisme. 7/Take the paved steps on the side of Megève Tourisme. At the level of rue Monseigneur Conseil, you'll see the Megève Tourisme fountain. 8/Continue along rue Monseigneur Conseil towards the church: cross the small bridge and, at the foot of the church, you'll see the Traîneaux fountain...

    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Suitable for strollers

    Dogs must be kept on a lead.

    Period of practice

    From 21/12 to 31/03.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Place du Village 74120 Megève
    Departing from : Megève (74120)
    Latitude : 45.859202 - Longitude : 6.622434

    Casino and Tourist Office parking lots 5 minutes from the starting point.
    Nearest Tourist Office stop (Meg'bus n°1)

    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

    More informations

    Information update on 07/01/2025 by Mairie de Megève