Fort de Tamié circular loop

A very short family hike and a visit to Fort de Tamié. Within the fort's grounds, there are tree-top adventure courses, games for children and walks for all, not to mention superb views of Albertville. Rather than taking the car to the fort, it is very pleasant to walk there.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.71 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 103 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 104 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 988 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 877 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the Col de Tamié car park on the D201C road.

(S) From the car park, enter the woods via a small wooden footbridge. Take a small path that branches off to the left and then turns right. After passing the crossroads, take the path on the left and continue climbing for about 400 metres.

(1) Turn right at a sharp angle and continue up the path to the Route du Col de Tamié (D104), a paved road. Turn left, then after 20 metres, turn right to continue up the paved road until you arrive in front of the fort. In front of the fort, take the path on the left and walk along the surrounding wall to the viewpoint, where you can enjoy a magnificent view of Albertville.

(2) Take the path on the left that descends into the forest. Continue to Route du Collet de Tamié (D104). Turn left and after about 80 metres, at the fork in the road, leave the roads to the right and left

(3) Follow the small path in the middle that leads into the forest. Continue along this path, ignoring the path on the left halfway down, and continue to the right until you reach a wide path. Take this path on the left and continue downhill until you return to your starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 907 m - Col de Tamié
  2. 1 : km 0.32 - alt. 922 m - Go up the path on the right with your mouth closed.
  3. 2 : km 1.34 - alt. 988 m - From the viewpoint, descend via the forest path.
  4. 3 : km 1.7 - alt. 955 m - Forest path between the two paved roads
  5. S/E : km 2.71 - alt. 907 m

Notes

The only place to get a drink is at Fort de Tamié, where there is a refreshment bar, otherwise you will need to bring your own water.
Hiking boots are recommended, as the forest paths can be tricky in places.
Even though you are walking in the middle of the forest, wear a hat if the weather is sunny.

Worth a visit

Head towards Fort de Tamié, where you can take a stroll. Admission is free.
A few kilometres away is the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Tamié, where you can visit the church outside of service times and visit part of the monastery on request: call ahead (04 79 31 15 50).

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Colette LAM
Colette LAM

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Lovely views.

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Mathieu73
Mathieu73

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

You can even add a tree-top adventure course in Fort Tamie.

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marie.rital@yahoo.fr
marie.rital@yahoo.fr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Outing with our grandchildren. They had a great time visiting the fort with their headlamps...
And the weather was gorgeous too! Marie

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marie.rital@yahoo.fr
marie.rital@yahoo.fr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely circular walk with the children.
Wonderful weather!

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marie.rital@yahoo.fr
marie.rital@yahoo.fr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely circular walk with the children.
Wonderful weather!

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TAZDEMON
TAZDEMON

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Another plus at Fort Tamié is that there are picnic areas and awesome tree-climbing games.

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