The Climb Up the Cobblestones

Taninges

Cobblestone Climb

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The trail follows a cobblestone path built in the Middle Ages by the monks of the Chartreuse de Mélan. It connected the village of Taninges to the mountain pastures of Praz de Lys, located 1,000 meters higher.

Choose gear that's appropriate for your skill level and the weather. Stay on the marked trails.

Comforts

Languages spoken

  • French

Furniture

  • Car park

Itinerary

  • Distance: 11.8 km
  • Duration: 1h30
  • Type of land: Rock, Ground
  • Markup: Departmental hiking trail markers.
  • Maximum altitude: 1679 m
  • Elevation: 1089 m
  • Vertical drop: 297 m
  • Positive elevation: 1089 m

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Services provided

Visits

  • Group visit duration: 90 min

Prices

Free access.

Opening

From 15/05 to 15/11 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Subject to favorable weather

Complementary services

Tips

Do you have a competitive spirit? Take on this trail running course! The DéfiTrail courses are equipped with an on-course timing system. Beacons designed to interact with your smartphone via Bluetooth, using the “Praz de Lys Sommand, Territoire de Trail” app, will automatically detect and record your passage (no need to take out your smartphone!). Once the timer stops, you can post your results to appear in the “Trail Challenges” leaderboard and share your times via email, text message, or on social media.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Cross the road to reach the old village via the Grande Rue, take the old bridge on the left, and at the Place du Château, follow the Montée du Sapeur. 1/ Follow the signs for Praz de Lys along the cobblestone path. The trail passes through hamlets and continues through the forest. 2/ Turn left toward Lac de Roy (you can also reach Praz de Lys directly by continuing right on the cobblestone path that crosses the pastures). 3/ At Petit Planey, cross the road and continue on the trail toward Lac de Roy. 4/ At Combe de Gron, turn left toward Lac de Roy. You can descend toward Brésy to reach the center of Praz de Lys (8-km alternative route). 5/ Walk along Lac de Roy and continue straight ahead. Pass near the Chalet de Véran, then reach the Col de la Ramaz road. 6/ Cross the road and turn right onto the trail running parallel to the road, descending toward Praz de Lys. 7/ Reach the center of the Praz de Lys resort.

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Do you have a competitive spirit? Take on this trail running course! The DéfiTrail courses are equipped with an on-course timing system. Beacons designed to interact with your smartphone via Bluetooth, using the “Praz de Lys Sommand, Territoire de Trail” app, will automatically detect and record your passage (no need to take out your smartphone!). Once the timer stops, you can post your results to appear in the “Trail Challenges” leaderboard and share your times via email, text message, or on social media.