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Tour of St Jean de Chevelu Lakes
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
5.824986
Longitude :
45.69404
Map ref. :
IGN 3332 OT Chambéry/Aix-les-Bains/Lac du Bourget
A walk that is accessible to everyone, in amazing surroundings. Lakes, swamps, vineyard, villages, fortified house, woods... a variety of incredible sites, at the foot of the Dent du Chat Mountain ! Easy itinerary. Duration : 4:30 hours. Starts from the car park of the leisure centre in St Jean de Chevelu.
From the beach parking lot, the path leads to the village of Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu, then on to a delightfully sunny path. It's easy to see why vines thrive here!
When you reach the hamlet of Les Grangeons, take a look at these little buildings, known as sartos. They were used to store tools and preserve wine. The inhabitants of Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat, on the other side of the mountain, used to spend the night here when they came to work the vines.
At the picturesque hamlet of Monthoux, adorned with a chapel and tower, don't miss the viewpoint, which can be reached by a quick round trip. The balcony path at the foot of the cliffs is an easier walk.
Finally, you'll discover a fortified house at La Platière. These buildings, built to defend Yenne in the Middle Ages, are a local specialty: there are 10 in Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu alone! How many have you seen along the way?
Services
Rates
Free access.
Period(s) of use
From 01/01 to 31/12
Home
Pets allowed
1/3
Things to discover nearby
Explore our hikes
Pedestrian sports
I' - La boucle de Pralin (hiver)
Courchevel
2km
For beginners / novice
120m
120m
The perfect way for the whole family to get away from it all, in complete safety, with panoramic views of the Dent du Villard. A vast plateau where children can play in the snow.
Pedestrian sports
Q - Les Creux (hiver)
Courchevel
2km
Quite hard
120m
120m
This high-altitude path leads you into Les Creux with breathtaking views over Courchevel’s ski area and the Vanoise summits.
Pedestrian sports
L - Le Ruisseau des Gravelles (hiver)
Courchevel
1km
Medium
80m
20m
To walk from Courchevel Village to Courchevel Moriond, take the path to the Ruisseau des Gravelles and head up the pretty little valley…
