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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
M - Le chemin du Paradis (hiver)
Courchevel
5km
Medium
190m
190m
The walk takes you past the main town and birthplace of Courchevel (Saint-Bon), stopping at Courchevel Le Praz to visit the Olympic ski jumps.
Pedestrian sports
B - Boucle du Jardin Alpin (hiver)
Courchevel
1km
Children
40m
40m
A pretty circuit around the resort’s finest hotels and palaces, with stretches of forest and on the edge of a snow-covered lake with La Saulire as a backdrop.
Pedestrian sports
G - Le lac de la Rosière (hiver)
Courchevel
4.5km
Medium
170m
170m
In a natural setting at the foot of the Dent du Villard, with the shimmering lake, this enchanting location is perfect for a quiet moment of contemplation. A great place to visit during your stay!
