Among the natural treasures of Les Saisies, the Arpelières trail offers a unique experience. Here, at an altitude of 1,650 m, nature has fashioned a rare landscape. It’s not for nothing that this wild corner is known as “Little Lapland”. A cool climate, soft light, discreet biodiversity… and a timeless atmosphere.
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The Arpelières Path
The Arpelières trail is a gentle way to discover the area. You’ll move at your own pace, between wooden footbridges that float above the wetlands, narrow forest paths and pools teeming with life.
At every turn, a new setting. The calm of the water, the dragonflies dancing in the heat of the day, the waving cottongrass… And for those who like to observe, there’s a wooden hut where you can sit discreetly and admire the scenery and wildlife, and perhaps catch a glimpse of one of the bog’s inhabitants.
Course
The Arpelières trail is a breath of fresh air, an immersion in a discreet and precious world, just a stone’s throw from the resort. Whether you’re on your own, with the family or with a guide, you’ll want to keep your eyes wide open…
There are two possible loops:
A 1.8 km loop from Covetan
A 1.2 km loop from the route de la Palette
A 600 m section links the two routes for those who want to go all the way round.
👟 Difficulty: easy(not suitable for pushchairs)
🌳 Shady route, pleasant even in hot weather
A rare ecosystem
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Follow the guide
Peat bogs are home to a discreet and sometimes rare fauna that is well adapted to this wet and demanding environment. By observing them, we discover how each species has found its place, with astonishing strategies for living here.
In practice
In pictures
Along the Arpelières trail, nature reveals itself step by step. Here, the peat bog is home to a discreet fauna, an adapted flora and unique landscapes between water, forest and mountain. Here are a few images to capture the atmosphere
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Access
From Crest-Voland: Follow the D71a towards Les Saisies for around 4 km. After the Croix des Ayes car park, park just after the bridge over the Nant Rouge.
From Les Saisies: Take the D71a down towards Crest-Voland. Park at the bridge over the Nant Rouge.
From Le Cernix: Take the Palette forest road to the obligatory car park. From here, walk for around 20 minutes on the forest track to reach the start of the trail.
