Getaway following the Giffre

An Unusual One-Day Discovery of the Beautiful Traditional Villages and Hidden Corners of the Giffre Valley

Explore the valley by bike, following the Giffre River, which takes its source in the heart of the exceptional natural site of Fer à Cheval. A route between Mieussy and Morillon–Verchaix.

What we’ll love:

An inspiring experience at your own pace, discovering the hidden treasures of the Giffre Mountains

Alternating between walking and cycling routes

Gourmet breaks featuring local products

Highlights:

Adaptable to physical level

Tasting of local products

Relaxation time by the water

Immersion in off-the-beaten-track villages, a return to the sources

Theme: Heritage, nature, local produce Mode of transport: E-MTB, MTB, or hybrid bike / possible by car Departure point (round trip/loop): Salle des Fêtes, Mieussy Season: March to All Saints’ Day

Program:

Departure from Mieussy – Salle des Fêtes – welcome drink

Discover the Viaduct / History of the Valley and the CEN train

Short ride along the Giffre – Pont du Diable – Gorges du Giffre

Explore the village / Chef-Lieu, on foot and by bike, to reach the listed site of the church, Sisters’ House, and Presbytery, with first panoramas of the Mont Blanc range – Traditional housing / Agropastoral life and presentation of Mieussy cheese dairy

Departure for Taninges, passing Arno’s Escargotière – tasting stop

Discover the hamlet of Flérier in Taninges, the first historic center of the village

Pass by Lake Flérier and start the greenway Au Fil du Giffre to reach Taninges

Discover the town of Taninges: Middle Ages, Renaissance… Jacquemard trail, “traboules,” waterwheel, Sainte-Anne Chapel. History of the town and its connection to Praz de Lys via the Pavés. Saint-Jean Baptiste Church

Mélan Charterhouse: picnic in the park

Visit the park of monumental sculptures and the Charterhouse (depending on opening dates)

Greenway to Morillon and gourmet break by the Giffre

Return to Taninges via the right bank of the Giffre / Verchaix – Discover the traditional hamlet of Jutteninges Le Grand

Cross Taninges then climb via Les Suets d’En Haut for a stop at Vers Château (medicinal and aromatic plants) – herbal tea tasting

Return to Mieussy, cheese tasting and meet the Thônes and Marthod sheep flock above the church with refreshments, Mont Blanc views, and end of the day

Price per person: €120 From age: 12 years

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