Pedestrian sports Hiking itinerary

Circuit des Demoiselles Coiffées

Villarenger
73440 Les Belleville

04 79 00 73 00

Description

Starting from the typical hamlet of Villarenger, discover this "refreshing" family walk through the forest. A geological curiosity has appeared not far from the path that bears its name: "the coiffed lady".

This geological curiosity is linked to the phenomenon of erosion which forms in loose soil.
The morainic deposits found here at the foot of the Daillait stream are an ideal terrain for the construction of these "fairy chimneys".
In the hamlet of Villarenger, you can also observe "La Pierra Chevetta" (Owl Stone): a stone with cupules (small round cavities) of a sacred nature which dates from the Neolithic period (approx. - 3000 years).
It has 7 cupules and 5 cruciform engravings added later under the influence of Christianity.
It is said that this stone had a protective power against the torrential floods that regularly threatened the village.

Place of departure: Villarenger
Altitude at point of departure: 1060m
Maximum altitude: 1130m
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Equipements

  • Play area
  • Free car park
  • Car park
  • Sustainable development
  • Picnic area

Itinéraire

Distance : 3.9 km
Type d'itinéraire : Boucle
Itinéraire balisé : Balise
Panneaux jaunes
Dénivellation positive : 70 m
Dénivellation négative : 70 m
Durée : 180 min
Altitude : 1130 m

Tarifs

Free access.

Opening

From 01/06 to 31/10.

Emplacement

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Circuit des Demoiselles Coiffées

Villarenger
73440 Les Belleville

04 79 00 73 00
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