This pretty forest-covered loop takes you to the "Pré Bouillet" chalet with its view of the Salève.
In the heart of the communal forest lies the Pierre à Baptiste, a morainic boulder deposited when the glaciers retreated. You can see the cupules on the ridge and the holes dug by Sieur Baptiste in the hope of splintering the stone and exploiting it.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step: From the church, head south, then take an alleyway (chemin de Chazuet), which becomes a path, towards the Pierre à Baptiste. After crossing a forest road, the boulder is reached, nestled in the middle of a forest. The walk continues uphill to the Pré-Bouillet chalet. From here, follow the route back down to Farges, via Le Replat.
More information:
Before setting off :- Find out about general and local weather conditions, making sure there's no precipitation.- Find out about the approach to the route, its height, how long it will take, and any possible escapes (IGN map, GPS, topo-guide, etc.).- Evaluate possible risks by asking mountain professionals, refuges and gîtes.- Inform someone close to you of your objective, and contact them again in the event of any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with telephone numbers for each, vehicle(s), parking, etc.- Avoid setting off alone, and use equipment that is suitable for the activity, adjusted and in good condition: headlamp, complete first-aid kit, survival blanket, etc.In the event of a problem, call 112 (European emergency number).
Itinerary
In detail
- Distance: 6.8 km
- Markup: BALISE
- Elevation gain : 534 m
- Negative elevation gain : 534 m
- Daily duration: 180 min
- Type of route: BOUCLE
- Beaconing accuracy: Yellow PR markings.
- Nature of the land: Stone
- Nature of the land: Ground
- Nature of the land: Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
- Nature of the land: Grit
- Nature of the land: Not suitable for strollers
Opening
All year round.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Rates
Free access.
Facilities & services
Facilities
- Free car park
- Car park
Services
- Pets welcome
Host language(s)
- French
