Botanical trail with information boards about the mountain trees and, in particular, the spruce. Route which also offers the chance to visit the typical hamlet of Poingt Ravier with its traditional houses, and to take advantage of the view towards the Galibier.
| Department | Savoie |
|---|---|
| Departure municipality | Valloire |
| Outing type | Hike |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Duration | 2:30 |
| Recommended period | from may to november |
| Environment | Mountains |
| Kilometres | 10 km |
| Altitude upon departure | 1430m |
| Change in altitude | 256m |
The starting point is at Saint Bernard Chapel in the hamlet of Borgé, on the way out of Valloire.
Choice of starting points: either the path along the mountain stream to "Pont du Diable", then, before the bridge, the path on the right to the hamlet of Poingt Ravier; or the "sentier des voûtes" which climbs behind Saint Bernard Chapel to Poingt Ravier.
Route to the summit of the hamlet at Sainte Madeleine Chapel for a view over the village of Valloire and the panoramic viewpoint towards the Galibier, among other things.
The Eco-Forest trail on the way out of Poingt Ravier descends through the forest and arrives at the campsite. Return to the start of the walk along the road.
