Trail des herbiers
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
6.651484
Longitude :
45.172657
Map ref. :
Map and booklet "Walks and Hikes Haute Maurienne Vanoise" (sold for €10 at the Tourist Office)
Woody fragrances and the certainty of a cool walk accessible to all. A
typical walk through the forest in Valfréjus, that you can do again and
again whatever your age. It's the perfect chance to get acquainted with
the GR5, a circuit cherished by countless hikers.
Do you know the Charmaix torrent?
Very persistent, it springs from an altitude of 2,500 metres and flows straight
from the Sainte-Marguerite lakes to near the Thabor refuge, sometimes
as a stream, sometimes as a torrent. It seems to take pleasure in rushing
down, eroding, carrying everything in its path, as it goes through the Losa
and Lavoir dams all the way to the alpine hamlet of Herbiers to refresh you
– even reaching the Tavernes lodge!
There's no doubt about it, you're at one of greatest historical sites of
hydroelectricity in Haute Maurienne Vanoise…
And if luck, along the torrent, is with you, you might see a few trout lurking
about the stream. Open your eyes and... be patient! These shy creatures like
hide among the stones on the riverbed.
Services
Rates
Free access.
Period(s) of use
From 15/05 to 15/10
Subject to favorable weatherSubject to snow conditions
Home
Pets allowed
Things to discover nearby
Explore our hikes
Pedestrian sports
H - La forêt du Laition (hiver)
Courchevel
3km
For beginners / novice
150m
150m
This delightful circuit passes through the light-filled Laition forest on the way out and takes you back past the beautiful Belvédère chalet.
Pedestrian sports
E - Sentiers balcons, de Courchevel 1850 à Courchevel Village (hiver)
Courchevel
3.5km
Level green – easy
40m
270m
Through the snow-covered fir trees, the trail takes you to Courchevel Village via the amazing Plan du Vah site.
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.
