Arpelières trail

The mountains can sometimes be full of surprises, as evidenced by the largest acidic moss bog in the Alps, which lies before you here: a veritable treasure trove of biodiversity that has gradually formed over 10,000 years! You are invited to stroll through a very special atmosphere. And you mustn’t stray from the path: there’s a good reason why you’ll be guided along the many boardwalks and wooden stepping stones – the children will love it! Whilst green is the dominant colour amongst the sphagnum mosses, shrubs and conifers, a few splashes of colour stand out: this is a unique flora of boreal origin that has gradually adapted, such as the Drosera, a carnivorous plant: rest assured, it feeds only on insects! And if you look up, you might be lucky enough to hear and see the little mountain owls. You’ll discover a whole fascinating world in the booklet available at the Peatlands Centre. Marking details : There are several possible loops to choose from: the long loop or the short loop. The ‘8’-shaped route allows you to complete a 1.8 km loop, a 1.2 km loop, or the entire trail, which is 4.2 km long. Tricky passages : You will be walking on wooden duckboard walkways, so please take care in wet weather as the surface may be slippery. Type of land : Not suitable for strollers