Around the Neuvachette gorges - Trail itinerary

Description

Discover the Neuvachette gorges after climbing up Valloire via the fitness trail and the "singles" towards Geneuil. Finish off with a loop around Les Villards through the Bois de la Prise.

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.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Departure point: Valloire Tourist Office.
1/ Take the rue des écoles on the left as you leave the Office and head towards the campsite. Before crossing the bridge, turn left and follow the path along the river.
2/Remount the road to the start of the fitness trail, accessible via a footbridge on the left.
3/ 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 track that leads to "Geneuil".
4/ Before you reach a large track, turn right, still heading for Geneuil.
5/Continue uphill on this track before joining a wider track, then continue uphill.
6/ After passing a chalet, take a single on the left and head back down towards the Neuvachette gorges.
7/ This path will take you to the route de l'Archaz and back to the rue de la Sétaz.
8/ Rejoin the route des Villards, pass the campsite and take the path on the left called "l'éco-sylve".
9/ Climb this track for 300m and at the intersection turn right towards the Bois de la Prise, 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.