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Walking tour of the Les Herbiers loop
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
6.651484
Longitude :
45.172657
Map ref. :
Map IGN 3535 OT - Névache Mont Thabor
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
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Pets allowed
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Things to discover nearby
Explore our hikes
Pedestrian sports
Petit Mont Blanc
Courchevel
20.2km
Walkers/hikers
970m
970m
Enjoy 360° panoramic views from the Vanoise glaciers to Mont Blanc. The peak takes its name from its rounded shape, similar to that of its big brother, and the gypsum that looks like snow.
Pedestrian sports
I - La prairie de Pralin (hiver)
Courchevel
6km
Medium
250m
250m
A pretty walk taking you to the Pralin-Mugnier farms at the foot of Mont Bel-Air, where you can make use of the picnic area with breathtaking views of the Dent du Villard.
Pedestrian sports
Abri de Bec de l'Aigle
Courchevel
2.6km
Walkers/hikers
170m
170m
There is a Mediterranean forest feel to this route, which takes you to a stone shelter. Do not attempt in hot weather or when heavy rain is forecast. Fires are strictly prohibited.
