The Prauthoy Massif

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The walk starts not far from Aubigny Church and takes you on a lovely, easy circular route entirely through the Prauthoy Forest. Ideal for hot days. At the start or finish, enjoy the view from Aubigny Church of Mont Poupet and Mont Blanc, weather permitting.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.59 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 315 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 246 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,480 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,289 ft
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The church at Aubigny

Description of the walk

In Aubigny, take the Chemin du Château d’Eau, continuing along the Chemin du Dessus du Treuil, and park at the edge of the woods.

(S/E) Head due north along the path, enter the woods and reach a crossroads with several directions.

(1) Turn left and follow this ascending path; you’ll soon reach another crossroads.

(2) Turn right at a 90° angle; at the next junction, keep right to reach Combe Pelagre.

(3) Turn left to descend this valley and join the road leading to Prothaud school.

(4) Carry on straight ahead along the path through the forest. Follow a circular loop to the left, passing the Source de Bressière. Continue along the circular loop until you reach the junction with the D140.

(5) Carry on to the left along the wide path, which avoids having to return to the departmental road. You will then reach the car park at the edge of the forest (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,306 ft - Car park on the edge of the woods
  2. 1 : mi 0.61 - alt. 1,394 ft - Crossroads with several directions
  3. 2 : mi 0.78 - alt. 1,463 ft - 90° junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.13 - alt. 1,411 ft - Combe Pelagre
  5. 4 : mi 1.34 - alt. 1,289 ft - Prauthoy
  6. 5 : mi 2.68 - alt. 1,306 ft - D140
  7. S/E : mi 3.59 - alt. 1,388 ft - Car park on the edge of the woods

Notes

No difficulty. Remember to protect yourself against ticks.

Worth a visit

Very close to the finish, take a moment to admire the beautiful church in Aubigny, its peaceful cemetery and the lovely view of Mont Poupet and Mont Blanc, weather permitting.

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