Botanical path of Sapey

Discover the fauna and flora on the heights of Jarrier in the middle of animals and fir trees. This trail will offer you a beautiful view on the valley of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and its dominant summits.
From the forest house of Oullaz, walk through the forest of Sapey to reach the Croix de Chevrotière.
All along the loop, discover the different panels in order to know more about the animals and the vegetation.
When you arrive at the Cross, enjoy the panorama of the valley and its summits.

On the way back, don't hesitate to stop at the picnic area or the playground not far from the starting point.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ Au départ de la Maison Forestière de l'Oullaz, prendre direction Croix de Chevrotière en empruntant le chemin forestier puis le sentier.

2/ Après avoir contemplé le panorama depuis la Croix de Chevrotière, le retour à la Maison de l'Oullaz s'effectue par le sentier.

Itinerary

Daily duration : 45m
Distance : 1.3 km
Change in altitude : 30 m
Change in altitude (uphill) : 30 m
Change in altitude (downhill) : 30 m
Type of itinerary : Aller-retour
Marked itinerary : Balisé
Topographical guide references : Topo Guide Massif Arvan-Villards. 5€ Available in the 3 offices of the Montagnicimes Tourist Office : Albiez-Montrond, Les Bottières and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Map + Top Guide = 10€.
Map references : Map with IGN data, Arvan-Villards Massif, Walks and hikes, Arvan and Villards Valley. 42 commented circuits, 650 km of marked itineraries. 7€ Available in the 3 offices of the Montagnicimes Tourist Office : Albiez-Montrond, Les Bottières and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Map + Top Guide = 10€.
Types of terrain : Suitable for all terrain strollers

Further information

Publics : Walkers/hikers, Level green – easy