• Sport

Trail of the Masters of Mont Déserté

Immerse yourself in history and learn how to master the mountain. Discover the Nant des Granges site guided by the wooden statues and through a legend, as well as the techniques for blocking landslides.

Sport Trail of the Masters of Mont Déserté Le Châtelard

About

Departing from Le Châtelard (73630)
Average length : 04h45
Total elevation gain : 530m
Vertical drop : 530m
Distance : 10km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed
Average duration of an individual visit : 04h45

The route follows 2 distinct loops:

Les Garins loop walk (upper loop): Introduction "The Legend of the Masters of Mont Déserté". Set off to meet 5 great Masters, learn how to master the mountain on this initiatory trail. A playbook is available free of charge at the Coeur des Bauges Tourist Office and at the Maison du Parc.
Start: Garins car park - 2 hrs walk - 200 m difference in height.

Les Granges loop walk (lower loop): Epilologue "The Mountain is under control!". Discover the modern techniques for blocking landslides and the history of them since 1931 by means of the information boards of this site. Start: tennis courts' car park - 45 minutes' walk - 60 m difference in height.

The two loop walks can be done from the Garins car park via an itinerary that links them of 1.5 km (4 hr 15 mins for the return trip and 530 m difference in height).

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    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Animals allowed

    Period of practice

    From 01/01 to 31/12.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Parking nearby

    Access

    Les Garins 73630 Le Châtelard
    Departing from : Le Châtelard (73630)
    Latitude : 45.690985 - Longitude : 6.144464
    Information update on 07/09/2024 by Grand Chambéry Alpes Tourisme