Sentier botanique du 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.
Starting from the Maison forestière de l'Oullaz, walk through the Sapey forest to reach the Croix de Chevrotière. Along the way, take a look at the various signs to find out all you need to know about the animals and vegetation. At the Croix, enjoy the panoramic view of the valley and its peaks.

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

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ From the Maison forestière de l'Oullaz, head towards Croix de Chevrotière along the forest road and then the path.

2/ After contemplating the panorama from the Croix de Chevrotière, return to the Maison de l'Oullaz via the path.

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 from the 3 Explore Maurienne Tourist Office offices: Albiez-Montrond, Les Bottières and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. Map + Top Guide = €10
Map references : Map with IGN data, Massif Arvan-Villards, Walks and hikes, Vallée de l'Arvan et des Villards. 42 circuits with commentary, 650 km of marked trails. 7€ Available from the 3 Explore Maurienne tourist offices: 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

Access map and contacts

Parking Maison forestière de L'Oullaz
73300 Jarrier

Itinerary

PLAN Tracé sentier Botanique du Sapey
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 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.

Prices

Free of charge.

Information updated on 02/05/2026 by Office de tourisme Intercommunal Cœur de Maurienne