TO SEE ON THE WAY... 75'(7.+0(14/#6+10

This route follows a suggested itinerary scenery: which participants undertake at their own risk. Villages such as , La Vernaz, , le Mont Ouzon, Mévonne... Before you go: La Vernaz Check the weather forecast because storms happen frequently in the mountains. Tel. weather station: +33 (0)8 92 68 02 74 La Vernaz tour

Let someone know where you are going. Avoid walking alone. EMERGENCY NUMBER: 112 Take water and food, warm and waterproof clothing, suitable shoes and a map showing footpaths. Difficulty level: easy

During the walk:

To ensure you enjoy your walk or ride to the full, in complete safety Duration: 1hr40 flora and fauna: and with total peace of mind, please observe the following guidelines: The path winds pleasantly through the woods with information panels along the way to shed light on Please be mindful of the Alpine meadows and private Altitude change: 190 m the birds, trees... property. Please remember to close gates behind you and try not to disturb cattle or wild animals! Dogs should be kept on a lead. Out of respect for the beautiful surroundings, please stay Weather guide: in fine weather on marked routes and take your litter home with you.

The marble quarry at la Vernaz Starting point: la Vernaz, town The quarry has been open since the beginning of hall car park the last century, though it has never been exploited on an industrial scale. This is because the marble found here is exquisitely beautiful and its use Signposts: PDIPR approved is strictly controlled to protect the supply. Even at its peak, only 75 m3 of marble was mined per year. This distinctive stone can be seen throughout the commune, not least in La Vernaz For more walks or to contact Map: IGN TOP 25, 3528 ET, town hall, where it was employed to make the Vallée d’Aulps Tourist Office, the “Marianne” bust. Today the marble is used telephone: + 33 (0)4 50 79 65 09 to make fireplace surrounds. [email protected] - www.valleedaulps.com La Pointe de Tréchauffé La Vernaz tour

Directions ...

Starting point: town hall car park

1 Follow the road uphill towards le Plan de la Chaux. Before entering the forest, the path narrows to a track. Enjoy the panoramic views 3 of La Forclaz and le Mont Ouzon. 2 After the first panoramic information panel 2 explaining the Chablais summits, visible 4 on the left, continue for about 500 metres. You have two options: - take the route to the right which is tricky in places (but there is a chain to hold on to). Do not attempt this if it is wet or if you have young children with you. This route rejoins the walk further down. 1 - continue along the forest path for a few metres before going left behind the concrete building.

3 The path continues through the forest and passes near the pink marble quarry.

4 The route rejoins the road which you should Start here follow down to the first big turn to Gerdil hamlet. At the bend, go left through the field and continue along the edge of the forest and stream. The path goes through an orchard before arriving in the hamlet of la . Echelle : 1/20 000 At this point, take the first left which leads back to the centre of La Vernaz.