Bartou walking trail

This trail departs from the village of Mieussy and leads to Jourdy cave, along a rocky ridge to Roche Pallud pastures and then back down via a spectacular spur overlooking Saix waterfall.

Description

From the top of Mieussy, the path up to the Grotte du Jourdy is in fact a Way of the Cross. You'll have the opportunity to discover this geological curiosity steeped in history. The cave was used as a hiding place by the village's vicars during the Terror at the end of the French Revolution, in order to escape the radical revolutionaries who supported dechristianization. In 1881, it was erected as a sanctuary, as evidenced by the plaque on its wall.

The route continues with a steep ascent aided by a handrail, before arriving at the hamlet of Roche Pallud. From this small alpine village, you can easily access a superb view of the Bornes massif, the Aravis range, Bargy and Môle. You can also wander through the beautiful pasture landscapes of the Sommand plateau, contemplating the surrounding peaks (Pointes de Rovagne, de Chalune, du Haut-Fleury).

You'll then reach the Saix waterfall, which you'll cross at the top via a footbridge and an impressive cliff face, before returning to your starting point along pleasant country lanes.

Équipements

• Car park
• Hiking itinerary

Complément accueil

Adapt your equipment to your level and the weather. Stay on the marked trails.

• Age minimum : 12 years

Services

• Pets welcome

Environnements

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Village centre

Tarifs

Free access.

Itinéraire

Période d'ouverture

From 15/05 to 15/11.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Tourisme adapté

• Not accessible in a wheelchair

Localisation

Access (by car): From Cluses, join Taninges (D902), then Mieussy (D907). In Mieussy, turn right towards Sommand (D308). After 2 km, turn right towards Le Jourdy.

Documents

• Bartou walking trail (pdf)

Thèmes

• Guidebook with maps/step-by-step : From Jourdy car park, the path leads up to Jourdy cave, then a narrow path along the top of the cliff, with a handrail, to Roche Pallud. The itinerary crossed over Sommand plateau and then veers to the left at the residences, towards Mieussy. The path goes past the top of a waterfall along a walkway, crosses a cliff along a narrow spur with a handrail, and then leads back down along a scree path to Clos d’en Bas. You will then walk along some very pleasant country paths, until you reach Jourdy car park.
  
  To see along this trail:
  - The Way of the Cross
  - Jourdy Cave, used as a hiding place by the vicars of Mieussy during the period of the terror from 1792 to 1796.
  - Sommand pastures and plateau
  - View over the Mont-Blanc mountains.