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Thematic route: Sapicéa

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Course in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
4.0 km

  • Follow the character of Sapicéa, imagined by Chapellans schoolchildren and get to know the forest environment and the surrounding landscapes through five informative and fun panels.

  • Accessible on foot from the centre of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, the Blanchet trail allows you to discover the forest environment: species present, forest management, the landscapes of the Abondance valley.

    Sapicéa, a small imaginary character, will help you discover this environment with content adapted to families.

    From the village, you will follow the Chevenne road which runs alongside a stream lined with old chalets. You will walk along a deer park, perhaps you will...
    Accessible on foot from the centre of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, the Blanchet trail allows you to discover the forest environment: species present, forest management, the landscapes of the Abondance valley.

    Sapicéa, a small imaginary character, will help you discover this environment with content adapted to families.

    From the village, you will follow the Chevenne road which runs alongside a stream lined with old chalets. You will walk along a deer park, perhaps you will see them.

    You will then join the Blanchet path in the forest, along the way, five informative and entertaining panels will teach you more about the flora and the surrounding landscapes.

    This path will lead you to the Côte where you can admire the valley and the surrounding peaks such as the Cornettes de Bise, Mont de Grange, Mont Chauffé or the Dents du Midi.

    You will then reach the centre of the village.

    Marking details : Departmental P.D.I.P.R signposting on beige metal panels with green lettering.
    Along the way, you'll find 5 informative and entertaining panels featuring the Sapicéa character.

    Map references : Map of the Portes du Soleil hiking trails in France and Switzerland
    TOP 25 N°3528 ET
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ Departure point: La Chapelle d'Abondance village center - Tourist Office.
    1/ Take the "Chevenne" road.
    2/ Walk for about 1.5km, then take the "Blanchet" path on your right.
    3/ Follow the path down to "La Côte" and then "Les Thoules".
    4/ Return to the starting point via the village center.
205 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1222 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1022 m
  • Total positive elevation : 205 m
  • Total negative elevation : -205 m
  • Max positive elevation : 174 m
  • Min positive elevation : -57 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Themed path
    • Car park
    • Orientation board
    • Parking nearby
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets accepted on a leash only.
    • Pets supplement