Jean-Jacques Rousseau tour

Easy
2h
6.2km
Loop
+120m
-120m
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Description

Sheltered walk on the left bank of the river Nom, the Jean-Jacques Rousseau circuit will take you to the Tour hamlet, known for its manor house. Jean-Jacques Rouseau stayed for the day ; referenced in his work 'L'idylle des Cerises'.

Difficult sections

Beige road markers.

Marking

Map references

Carte Tournette Bornes Aravis on sale at the Tourist Office
TOP 25 IGN 3430ET - LA CLUSAZ LE GRAND-BORNAND

Amenities

Guided steps

1/ Drive through Thônes towards La Clusaz, then take the Glapigny road to Le Martinet.

2/ On the left, follow the path along the left bank of the Nom to the Bossenaz chapel.

3/ Climb up near the hamlet of Maison Draz, then turn right onto the asphalt road towards Thônes.

4/ At the junction with the route de Glapigny, take the path on the right that leads to Le Martinet via La Tour.

5/ Return to Thônes via the local road.

Address
Eglise Saint-Maurice, Route de Glapigny, 74230, Thônes
Opening
All year round daily.

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Address
Eglise Saint-Maurice, Route de Glapigny, 74230, Thônes
Opening
All year round daily.