7 tales on a walk: The sneezing elves

Set off on an adventure along the paths in the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park, the Jura Sud region, the Land of Children.
Perfect for families (even with small children without a pushchair).
Some walks are games, others are treasure hunts, and some are tales to be lived out like adventures.
The walk immerses children in an original story with clues to find and surprises.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.80 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 31 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 27 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 873 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 846 m

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Description of the walk

Meet at the car park on the Chemin du Clos de la Vie at the exit of the village of Les Crozets, on the D242 towards Moirans-en-Montagne.

(S/E) To start the walk, head to the book-shaped entrance gate.
Immerse yourself in the story:
A very, very long time ago, the elves lived freely and carefree in the forest. Then the weather began to change. Storms became more frequent, the snow fell more heavily. And no matter how many pretty woollen hats in all colours these little, slender creatures knitted for themselves, the rain soaked them to the bone......
You already have the clues you need to follow the trail.
Follow the path behind the entrance gate into the world of the Elves.

(1) Take the little path on the right.
Look for the clues that show you the right way,

(2) A little geological curiosity to discover.
Watch out! This is where most of the Elves are hiding.
Continue your walk, following the clues and curiosities.
Carry on along the path and, above all, don’t let the goblins distract you.
The clues lead back to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 846 m - Starting point
  2. 1 : km 0.11 - alt. 862 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 0.38 - alt. 873 m - Geological curiosity
  4. S/E : km 1.8 - alt. 846 m - Arrival

Notes

The route is signposted.
Duration: 1½ to 2 hours with children.

Watch out for ticks,
a common problem in the Jura forests; ticks are voracious and can get anywhere.
Don’t forget to check yourself over after the walk.

Video of the “7 tales on a walk” trails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgg4Oz_5...

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
cabut.janine
cabut.janine

A route I did a long time ago with my grandson (back when Visorando didn’t exist); I’ve printed it out for a friend who’s looking for a fun walk for her children.

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Paname
Paname

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did the second trail with our little girls, aged 4 and 7. A lovely walk through the woods, searching for clues left by the elves. The trail takes about an hour and a half and is ideal for families. It’s not difficult, but it’s not suitable for pushchairs. Highly recommended on a sunny day.

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