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Gorges du Sierroz
A stroll along the Gorges du Sierroz is like stepping back in time, to a place steeped in history and legend, where in the 19th century celebrities from all over Europe flocked to sail in a romantic atmosphere.
Description
Following Ondine and Jeannette, come and discover this charming place full of mysteries: isn't it said that at the narrowest passage in the gorge, smugglers used to jump from one bank to the other to escape the forces of law and order? It's on the new footbridge that you'll be able to judge these exploits.
Continue along the corbelled passages to the Grésy waterfall, where various viewpoints have been set up to enjoy the tumultuous waters of the Sierroz.
A stele was erected here by Queen Hortense in 1813 in memory of her friend Baroness Adèle de Broc, who tragically perished in the riverbed.
Imagine a visit from Lamartine, Alexandre Dumas or Queen Victoria, and you'll be transported back to the 19th century, in the midst of the Romantic period, just like some illustrious characters!
On the way back, don't forget to take a look at the ingenious mechanism of the old mill.
Équipements
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Course
Environnements
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Mountain location
Tarifs
Free of charge.
Période d'ouverture
From 01/01 to 31/12.
Tourisme adapté
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Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
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Even flooring with no obstacles
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Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
Localisation
Animaux
Animaux acceptés : Oui
Thèmes
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Guidebook with maps/step-by-step : Start: Begin the tour at the parking lot entrance.
1/ Walk quietly up the Sierroz alongside the old dam.
2/ Take the 1st overhanging footbridge.
3/ Change banks by crossing the wooden footbridge and continue along the path.
4/ A 2nd corbelled footbridge allows you to see the remains of the footbridges built in the 19th century and destroyed during a flood in the 1980s.
5/ The end of the walk is at the level of the old buildings, some of which have been restored. You can see the stele commemorating the Baroness de Broc. The return journey takes the same route.
