Circuit de Drapel - N°1
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Description
Access the balconies of the plain with this loop walk which takes you through vineyards and forest to Drapel. Tarmac roads and good paths lead you to the heights of Yvorne. A passable road then a nice narrow path on the hillside through the forest leads you to Drapel. The descent to Aigle is via a steeply sloping path. You cross the vineyard, the view is panoramic on Aigle.
Walk up Rue de la Gare to Rue Jérusalem on your left. This picturesque cobbled lane is lined with old houses connected by covered walkways. At the end of the alley, turn right and walk up towards the Place du Centenaire roundabout. Cross the road and walk along the river until you reach the Pont Napoléon which spans the Grande-Eau. Cross it and go up towards Vers Morey through the vineyards of Yvorne, a village renowned for its excellent wines. At the junction with the Yvorne - Corbeyrier road, go downhill for 150 m., then turn left: Vers Monthey. After the fountain, climb the last serious hill. Be careful, the narrow path which passes through a very steep hillside could be dangerous in case of a fall. Not recommended for small children. A wide, comfortable bench is waiting for you to rest from these climbs and to fill your eyes with the generous scenery of the plain. The walking conditions change gradually, starting with a slightly downhill carriage road and continuing on an uphill mountain path. At the first crossroads, the Druid stone greets you from the distant past. Follow the path to Drapel. If you are lucky, you may see squirrels or even other climbers, human ones, training on the climbing routes. The next bench gives you an aerial view of the castle and its town. Then you reach the Drapel. The descent begins and you can look at the Chamossaire (antenna) and the majestic Salin house, a worthy Bernese construction in the middle of the forest. You pass the Aigle-Leysin train at the "en Drapel" stop, then apply the brakes so as not to run into the street of the hamlet of Fontaney. As you pass, you can see the penstock that supplies the Farettes power plant. The Vyneuve takes you to the top of the vineyards and then you enter Aigle through the Fontaine district. On the right, after the café, you will discover the Lavoir du Croisat which has seen several generations of women washing their clothes kneeling on the stone. You will find the bridge over the Grande-Eau, the town of Aigle and finally the railway station.
Access the balconies of the plain with this loop walk which takes you through vineyards and forest to Drapel. Tarmac roads and good paths lead you to the heights of Yvorne. A passable road then a nice narrow path on the hillside through the forest leads you to Drapel. The descent to Aigle is via a steeply sloping path. You cross the vineyard, the view is panoramic on Aigle.
Walk up Rue de la Gare to Rue Jérusalem on your left. This picturesque cobbled lane is lined with old houses connected by covered walkways. At the end of the alley, turn right and walk up towards the Place du Centenaire roundabout. Cross the road and walk along the river until you reach the Pont Napoléon which spans the Grande-Eau. Cross it and go up towards Vers Morey through the vineyards of Yvorne, a village renowned for its excellent wines. At the junction with the Yvorne - Corbeyrier road, go downhill for 150 m., then turn left: Vers Monthey. After the fountain, climb the last serious hill. Be careful, the narrow path which passes through a very steep hillside could be dangerous in case of a fall. Not recommended for small children. A wide, comfortable bench is waiting for you to rest from these climbs and to fill your eyes with the generous scenery of the plain. The walking conditions change gradually, starting with a slightly downhill carriage road and continuing on an uphill mountain path. At the first crossroads, the Druid stone greets you from the distant past. Follow the path to Drapel. If you are lucky, you may see squirrels or even other climbers, human ones, training on the climbing routes. The next bench gives you an aerial view of the castle and its town. Then you reach the Drapel. The descent begins and you can look at the Chamossaire (antenna) and the majestic Salin house, a worthy Bernese construction in the middle of the forest. You pass the Aigle-Leysin train at the "en Drapel" stop, then apply the brakes so as not to run into the street of the hamlet of Fontaney. As you pass, you can see the penstock that supplies the Farettes power plant. The Vyneuve takes you to the top of the vineyards and then you enter Aigle through the Fontaine district. On the right, after the café, you will discover the Lavoir du Croisat which has seen several generations of women washing their clothes kneeling on the stone. You will find the bridge over the Grande-Eau, the town of Aigle and finally the railway station.