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Park at the old mill at the confluence of the Leysse and Doria rivers in Saint-Alban-Leysse.
Please note: there is not much parking space, so it is best to arrive early.
(S/E) Follow the road along the Leysse to the hamlet of Bout du Monde.
(1) Take the path that continues to a dam/waterfall on the Leysse with a beautiful fish ladder.
(2) Continue left along the path that winds its way up to a ruined house.
(3) Pass to the left of the ruins and then, immediately afterwards, turn right onto the Sentier des Vignes, marked in blue. Continue along the balcony path with beautiful views of the Leysse gorges.
Several paths branch off to the left, ignore them and continue on the Sentier des Vignes.
After passing a beautiful meadow on the left with a superb view of the cliffs of Mont Peney, continue to the next fork.
(4) Continue along the path that continues to the right. Cross the old vineyards and pass close to a pretty sarto until you reach the Lantillères crossroads.
Note: A sarto is a dwelling or cellar that was once used temporarily in Savoie for growing vines.
(5) Follow the path on the right and descend into the Leysse Gorges to reach the Trou de l'Enfer footbridge, with beautiful views of the Leysse Gorges and the footbridge along the way.
(6) Take the path back in the opposite direction to Lantillères.
(5) Continue right along the wide path that climbs towards Saint-Jean-d'Arvey until you reach the hamlet of Le Villard.
(7) Take the departmental road on the left.
Please note that the road is very busy at times and the footpaths are not very wide.
Turn left onto the street that descends towards the stadium and Château de Salins. After the entrance to the château, continue along Route de Salins, which branches off to the right. Pass the cemetery.
(8) Leave the road and turn left onto Chemin des Vignes and descend to the ruins and Saint-Alban-Leysse.
(3) Take the same route back to return to the car park at the confluence of the Leysse and Doria rivers (S/E).
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