Tour of St Jean de Chevelu Lakes

Description

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?

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Start - From the base de loisirs des lacs (310m), follow the D210e to the school, then "St-Jean-d'en-Bas".
1/ Turn left towards the marshes. Climb up to the reading table, then continue into the village towards the church. Continue up through the hamlet of Montmaire, then cross the D210a. The route then crosses the vineyards and the sartorial hamlet of Les Grangeons.
2/ At the hamlet of Monthoux 540 m, discover the chapel and panorama of the crêt de Monthoux. At the end of the hamlet, turn left onto a small path that climbs up the mountain side.
3/ At "Cheval de Pierre" 535 m, stay on the wide track to reach the meadows at the foot of the Charvaz cliffs.
4/ At Chapieu (700m), descend along forest tracks to the hamlet of "Gerbaz".
5/ At the hamlet of "Gerbaz", cross the road to take the road opposite (wooden cross) and continue as far as the Madonna (oratory).
6/ Return to the start via the Bois de Lierre paths to La Platière, then via a small road overlooking the Chevelu lakes.

Ouverture

Toute l'année : ouvert tous les jours.

Tarifs

Free access.

Contact et accès

Parking Base de Loisirs des Lacs
73170 Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu
Savoie (73)

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