Boucle Rocher St-Pierre – Bois de la Prise - Itinéraire de trail

Description

Take this loop around Valloire. Climb gradually to higher ground, passing by the fitness trail. Enjoy a lovely view from the top of St Pierre rock. Finish your outing at Les Villards, via the Bois de la Prise.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Departure point: Valloire Tourist Office.
1/ Take the rue des écoles on your left as you leave the Office and head towards the campsite.
2/ Before crossing the bridge, turn left and follow the path along the river.
3/ Follow the road to the start of the fitness trail, accessible via a footbridge on the left.
4/ Follow the path to the fitness trail, cross the equestrian center and continue uphill. Continue to follow the path on the left, then turn 180° onto a single which points to "Geneuil".
5/ This track descends to a large carriage track, on which you turn left in the direction of Chapelle St-Pierre.
6/ Continue to climb above the chapel before descending towards Carrefour Montagne.
7/ Go down rue de la bonne eau, past the campsite, then take the path on the left called "l'éco-sylve".
8/ Climb this track for 300m and, at the intersection, turn right towards Bois de la Prise.
9/ Continue on this track before rejoining the road and continuing towards Les Villards.
10/ Once you've reached Les Villards, take the track on the right and head back towards Valloire, with a final climb along the river before descending to the Tourist Office.

Tips

Your safety: - Bear in mind that you'll be riding in mountainous areas with sometimes technical trails, significant altitude differences and rapidly changing weather conditions. - Don't overestimate your abilities - Check the local weather forecast before setting off / www.meteofrance.com / tel: 3250 - Anticipate and adapt your clothing to the areas you'll be covering, and bring a survival blanket, windbreaker and whistle. - If you're going off on your own, be sure to provide those around you with information about your itinerary, and make sure you have a charged cell phone. - Always carry a supply of water. - Stay on marked paths. - Watch out for electric fences. - Make your presence known during hunting season (September to January) and in the vicinity of big game drives. - Help: in an emergency, call 112 Your environment : - Respect private property. - Don't light fires. - Keep your garbage and take it away. - Respect fruit crops and do not cross cultivated fields. - Don't frighten livestock. - Close park gates after passing through. Respect the direction of routes. Be careful and courteous when overtaking and crossing hikers.