Villars to Les Ecovets along the Les chavasses Trail
Route Information
Description
Learn about our local wildlife along this educational trail in Villars!
From the centre of the village, head for the Les Layeux road towards the gondola lift. Go up to the gondola departure point and follow the path below the installations to the start of the Chemin des Margueronnes. Then walk through the residential neighbourhoods above Villars taking in the views of the Dents du Midi. Finally, take a forest path along which you’ll learn to recognise and name our animal friends from the wood sculptures you’ll find. Children and adults alike will learn a multitude of information about the region’s wildlife during this hike. Don’t forget to pick up the information leaflet from the Villars Tourist Office before setting off. As you leave this forest path, join the tarmac road to Les Ecovets until you get to the restaurant of the same name. You can return by the same route or by staying on the tarmac road via the Route des Pins that takes you to the Roc d'Orsay gondola lift.
Practical Information
BROCHURE A brochure on the animals of the region is available from the Villars Tourist Office. A FEW INSTRUCTIONS - Stay on the marked trails - Hike with knowledge of your route and the weather - Take care of the flora and fauna - Do not leave any rubbish behind - Respect private property - Close gates and fences behind you - Keep your dog on a lead
Learn about our local wildlife along this educational trail in Villars!
From the centre of the village, head for the Les Layeux road towards the gondola lift. Go up to the gondola departure point and follow the path below the installations to the start of the Chemin des Margueronnes. Then walk through the residential neighbourhoods above Villars taking in the views of the Dents du Midi. Finally, take a forest path along which you’ll learn to recognise and name our animal friends from the wood sculptures you’ll find. Children and adults alike will learn a multitude of information about the region’s wildlife during this hike. Don’t forget to pick up the information leaflet from the Villars Tourist Office before setting off. As you leave this forest path, join the tarmac road to Les Ecovets until you get to the restaurant of the same name. You can return by the same route or by staying on the tarmac road via the Route des Pins that takes you to the Roc d'Orsay gondola lift.
Practical Information
BROCHURE A brochure on the animals of the region is available from the Villars Tourist Office. A FEW INSTRUCTIONS - Stay on the marked trails - Hike with knowledge of your route and the weather - Take care of the flora and fauna - Do not leave any rubbish behind - Respect private property - Close gates and fences behind you - Keep your dog on a lead