Botanical path of Sapey
Image sentier botanique OTI MCM
Croix de la Chevrotiere Yves Perrin
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.
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 :
Level green – easy
Phone 04 79 83 51 51
Website https://montagnicimes.com/
APPLICATION_ANDROID_TABLETTE Appli 3D Au Pays des Aiguilles d'Arves
Localization supplement
Sur les hauteurs de Jarrier, à 4km du bourg. Parking de la maison forestière de l'Oullaz.
Opening hours
From 01/01 to 31/12.
Subject to favorable weather.
Prices
Free of charge.
Information updated on 09/10/2025 by Office de tourisme Intercommunal Cœur de Maurienne
