Refuge de Coutarse - 2-day family hike in the heart of the Bauges mountains
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Departure/Arrival
Point of interest
Circuit n° 1
From Chambéry, reach Ecole via the Col du Frêne (D911). Turn right in the village, towards Jarsy, and at the exit take the Bellevaux valley road. Park at the end of the authorized road, at the "Nant Fourchu" parking lot. Start of the route upstream, on the road.
This hike in the heart of the Massif des Bauges is an ideal way for the whole family to try out gentle roaming... with the added bonus of a night in a comfortable refuge... all new and beautiful! So what are you waiting for?
Your adventure begins on a wide, comfortable forest track along the Chéran river. It's said that gold miners once looked for gold in this wild river.
As you go along, you enter the beautiful Coutarse forest, where the fir trees offer you their freshness. Don't stray off the marked trails, as this is a protected area where wildlife must not be disturbed.
After a two-hour climb, rest assured that your efforts will be rewarded, as the brand-new Coutarse refuge is here to welcome you comfortably. A delicious meal based on local produce awaits you, and what can we say about a peaceful night's sleep in the heart of the reserve?
On the way back, you'll need to take a short walk down the trail to reach the other side of the Nant d'Orgeval. Below, you can hear its murmur.
From the Orgeval meadows, the descent takes place on a wide but steep path known as the "Chemin du Gros Fayard". Fayard is the local name for the Beech tree, so useful in the mountains for heating and making furniture. And it's true that there are some fine specimens here!
You're already back at Nant Fourchu! So, when's the next time you'll spend a night in a refuge?
As you go along, you enter the beautiful Coutarse forest, where the fir trees offer you their freshness. Don't stray off the marked trails, as this is a protected area where wildlife must not be disturbed.
After a two-hour climb, rest assured that your efforts will be rewarded, as the brand-new Coutarse refuge is here to welcome you comfortably. A delicious meal based on local produce awaits you, and what can we say about a peaceful night's sleep in the heart of the reserve?
On the way back, you'll need to take a short walk down the trail to reach the other side of the Nant d'Orgeval. Below, you can hear its murmur.
From the Orgeval meadows, the descent takes place on a wide but steep path known as the "Chemin du Gros Fayard". Fayard is the local name for the Beech tree, so useful in the mountains for heating and making furniture. And it's true that there are some fine specimens here!
You're already back at Nant Fourchu! So, when's the next time you'll spend a night in a refuge?
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
Subject to favorable weather.
General
- Route :
- Daily duration (in min) 330
- Height difference (in m) 680
- Positive elevation gain (in m) 680
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Refuge de Coutarse - 2-day family hike in the heart of the Bauges mountains
Parking du Nant Fourchu
73630
Jarsy
Phone : +33 4 79 54 84 28