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in Megève

Itinéraire rando hiver 8 fontaines, 2 torrents

In the heart of the Village. You will be able to discover the history of Megève's water, its fountains and torrents. Recommended for people with reduced mobility and families with young children; also possible with a stroller.
Tips and Suggestions

Itinerary recommended for walks in pushchairs, elderly people and people with disabilities.

Topo / step by step

0/On the right side of the Town Hall you will notice the 1st Café Fountain, then cross the cobbled street and go up the Quai du Prieuré which runs along the Nant des Cordes (to the left of the Aallard shop). 1/At the end of this street you will see the old Lorraine bridge of Maz, then take the direction of the church, on the right), going up a few meters to reach the Place Saint Paul: you will discover on the side the Church Fountain. 2/Then cross the old bridge and follow the rue Saint Jean to end up at the corner of the street at the Fontaine du Bistrot. Continue along the same street to the Fountain Place de la Résistance (at the foot of the ice rink stairs) and take the stairs towards the Calvary on the right. After a few meters, you reach the original location of the Saint Michel source, below the Saint Michel cross (in the middle of the field). 3/Go back down and take the rue Charles Feige. Opposite the Fontaine du Bistrot, follow Rue d'Arly (which continues after crossing Rue Saint François) where you will discover an old washhouse (admire the framework). Continue along the street at the corner of Rue d'Arly "Passage des cinq rues", turn immediately right at the Club de jazz des Cinq Rues which is at the corner to continue along the small Rue des Comtes de Capré. 4/Just before the Megève museum, cross the Cordes torrent and join the village square next to the town hall. 5/Continue to the right along Rue Ambroise Martin, between the Megève town halls and the fortified house. Continue to the crossroads of Rue de la Poste, where you will discover the Fontaine de la Maison de la Montagne. 6/Take Rue de la Poste for about a hundred meters, turn left just before the Glapet torrent, then take the small bridge to see La Fontaine du Glapet opposite Megève Tourisme. 7/Go up the paved steps on the side of Megève Tourisme. At Rue Monseigneur Conseil, discover the Fontaine de Megève Tourisme. 8/Continue along Rue Monseigneur Conseil towards the church: cross the small bridge and reach the Fontaine des Traîneaux at the foot of the Church.

Route details

Megève
Loop
Tag
Hard surface (tar, cement, floor), Suitable for city strollers
Winter
Pedestrian sportsHiking route
DifficultyEasyDuration01h15Elevation18 D- ​​/ 18 D+Distance1,0 kmMax Altitude1110 m
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