Trailence

Hiking - The hillsides of Aigueblanche (B12)

Through forests and fields, discover the hillsides of Aigueblanche with no technical difficulties.

This half day walk, though local villages and small woods is ideal for casual hikers and active families.


The loop starts uphill through meadows and small woods, allowing coverage on hot days, until arriving into Villoudry. Further up, the trail goes through Villargerel, offering a view of the valley down below, but also onto the Vallée du Morel and its 82 meter waterfall and The Cheval Noir (2832m) up above. The baroque church of Villargerel, historic monument, can be found at the highest point of the trail.


On the way back down, small paths wind once again through the woodlands, from the top to the eastern side of Villoudry and then Bellevue and Les Granges. Once at the bottom, follow the road for 300 meters and then the train tracks until passing the Plan du Truy. To head back to Grand Coeur on the Chemin des Vignes, walk along the old terraces, built to accommodate the vines, on an easy path with several benches to catch a last glimpse of the view.

Crossing of a busy road, stay cautious.

Location
AIGUEBLANCHE
Type
Loop
Distance
6.34 km
Duration
≈ 2h10
Ascent
397 m
Descent
400 m