Walking tour of the Les Herbiers loop

Woody fragrances and the certainty of a cool walk accessible to all. A
typical walk through the forest in Valfréjus, that you can do again and
again whatever your age. It's the perfect chance to get acquainted with
the GR5, a circuit cherished by countless hikers.

Description

Do you know the Charmaix torrent?
Very persistent, it springs from an altitude of 2,500 metres and flows straight
from the Sainte-Marguerite lakes to near the Thabor refuge, sometimes
as a stream, sometimes as a torrent. It seems to take pleasure in rushing
down, eroding, carrying everything in its path, as it goes through the Losa
and Lavoir dams all the way to the alpine hamlet of Herbiers to refresh you
- even reaching the Tavernes lodge!
There's no doubt about it, you're at one of greatest historical sites of
hydroelectricity in Haute Maurienne Vanoise...
And if luck, along the torrent, is with you, you might see a few trout lurking
about the stream. Open your eyes and... be patient! These shy creatures like
hide among the stones on the riverbed.

Additional welcome

The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.

• Minimum age: 6 years

Environments

• Close to a public transportation
• Near shuttle stop
• Mountain view
• Mountain location

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 3.2km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 151m
• Negative gradient 144m
• Daily duration 01h15
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Mixed markings: PR (yellow signs) and GR (red and white markings)
• Nature of the land Rock, Stone, Ground, Suitable for all terrain strollers, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 1665m

Opening period

From 15/05 to 15/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

By bus: Line line 1 - Tourist Office stop
By car: Park in the parking lot in front of the Valfréjus Tourist Office.

Documents

• Walking tour of the Les Herbiers loop (pdf)
• Walking tour of the Les Herbiers loop (pdf)
• Walking tour of the Les Herbiers loop (pdf)
• Walking tour of the Les Herbiers loop (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

Out of respect for wildlife, please keep your dog on a lead.