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Touvière - Caronière loop - Hike

Departing from the village of Le Reposoir, located between the Chaîne du Bargy and the Chaîne des Aravis, retrace the steps of the Carthusian monks in the Béol Valley.

The place is imbued with a rich religious heritage dating from the 12th century, and a jewel of local history: the Reposoir monastery.

This hike progresses in a magnificent setting, just look up to admire the peaks surrounding the village.

In the shade of the undergrowth, the route joins the places called La Touvière, a former tuff quarry, and La Caronière which marks the arrival at the former Chartreuse du Reposoir. You will then have the opportunity to discover this timeless building, classified as a historical monument.

Do not hesitate to inquire at the Reposoir Tourist Office to find out about the different ways to immerse yourself in the history of the valley.