The Forest of the Roudons

This hike allows you to discover the colossal works done by men to curb land erosion in mountain areas.

While this hike takes you to the largest alder forest in Europe, it first and foremost cristallises men’s fight against erosion, with embankments and dams built to protect against flooding. It also crosses a forest with various tree species (larch, pine trees and spruces), the result of a sustained effort over a number of years by forestry workers to retain the soil since the end of the 19th century. From Col d’Ornon , follow the signposts Cabanes des Roudons , via Entrée du Col, Le Vernay, Bois du Vernay, Les Palles, La Digue des Palles and Les Roudons . At Les Roudons , you have the option to go all the way to the cabin (please respect the place), or take the return path by following Les Adreys, Le Crozet, Côte Plane . Then follow Col d’Ornon , via Les Siauds, Les Suffets, Le Pied du Vernay, Le Vernay
and Entrée du Col .

En pratique

  • Acceptés

Publics

  • Level bue - Medium

Animaux acceptés

  • Acceptés

Conditions d'accueil des animaux

  • In this protected area, dogs must be kept on a leash.

    Potential presence of herds and guard dogs.

Services

  • Pets welcome

Équipements

  • Free car park,
  • Car park

Informations complémentaires

Langues parlées

  • French

Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée

  • 195h

Ouvertures

From 01/04 to 31/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Périodes

  • Autumn,
  • Summer,
  • Spring

Tarifs

Free access.

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Latitude : 45.008564

Longitude : 5.96716

Altitude : 1370

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38740 Chantelouve
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Information mise à jour le 06/09/2024
par Matheysine Tourisme

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