LOOP
in Les Contamines-Montjoie

Boucle de la côte d’Auran

Route details

The Les Contamines
LOOP
TAG
Rock, Stones, Earth, Not suitable for pushchairs
Autumn, Summer, Spring

Route description

A short half-day outing to do with the family and allowing you to discover the traditional chalets and the old farms of P'tou, Frasse and Loyers.
Do not miss the visit of the church of Les Contamines in the center of the village, and its splendid baroque facade.

Difficulty: Green (very easy)
Duration: Ascent: 1 hour. Descent: 30min. Total: 1h30.
Elevation: 190 m
Route: Loop
Departure: Center of the village or church
Access: Park in the village car park, below the village square (Town Hall, Tourist Office)
Services: Car parks and all services in the village.

Follow the numbers of the trail intersection signs: n° 62, 61 and 71.
From the church, go up to La Frasse and head towards Lake Armancette, then cross via a balcony path above the village, to the Côte d'Auran. Continue in the forest before descending towards Les Loyers, take the Nant d'Armancette dike, then return towards the village center.
Topo / step by step

From the church, go up to La Frasse and take the direction of Lac d'Armancette, then cross by a balcony path above the village, to the Côte d'Auran. Continue in the forest before descending towards Les Loyers, take the Nant d'Armancette dyke, then return towards the center of the village.

Good to know

Home of animals

Dogs must be kept on a leash in the nature reserve.
ParkingFree parkingPedestrian sportsHiking route
DifficultyModerateDuration01h30Elevation190 D- ​​/ 190 D+Distance3,1 kmMax Altitude1260 m
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Address

74170 Les Contamines-Montjoie
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