Treasure Hunt in Col des Mosses: A Pharaonic Family Investigation

Looking for a fun family activity to do at Col des Mosses, we decided on an Ancient Egypt-themed treasure hunt. After popping into the tourist office to pick up some information, we gave this life-size treasure hunt a go.

The start of the adventure

Our adventure begins at the tourist information office, where we are given our adventure scroll and a mysterious red filter. According to the instructions, this strange accessory will enable us to communicate with an Egyptian goddess. That certainly piques our curiosity!

We have a choice of two routes: either the easier one along the Vita trail, or the climb up to Lake Lioson to accompany our ascent. We opt for the shorter route: off to the Vita trail!

It’s up to us to identify the culprit from the list of suspects, with the help of Bastet, the cat goddess. If we succeed in our mission, a reward awaits us at the end of the adventure!

The investigation

We quickly learnt how to use our red filter to communicate with the goddess Bastet and ruled out our first suspect. The investigation is underway!  After a short climb, we reached the forest along the fitness trail.

We made sure to take the path on the left to follow the Vita trail. The woodchip path and the surrounding forest provided a cool, peaceful haven, perfect for reflection. Thanks to the map on our scroll, we easily found the various stations hidden near the fitness equipment, which we also enjoyed trying out as we went along.

Between puzzles, clues and a bit of a struggle on the climb, the list of suspects gradually narrowed. In the end, we managed to unmask the culprit and save Félinix!

The crowning moment

After this lovely 40-minute walk, it was time to return to the present day and head back down to the tourist office to have our answers checked. And, as promised, we received our prize!

We loved this treasure hunt for its combination of walking, puzzle-solving and exploration. It’s an ideal activity for families, and we’ll definitely be back to try the version that leads to Lake Lioson.

Technical specifications – Fitness Trail variant

• Distance: 4.5 km, elevation gain: +170 m
• Walking time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Number of checkpoints: 8
• Recommended age: 6 years and over
• Starting point: Les Mosses Tourist Office