Sentier des Fours et des Fontaines de Corbel

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The unique location of the village of Corbel has always required its inhabitants to manage their water resources carefully. Explore the village's ovens and fountains. Before running water arrived in 1989, each isolated house or hamlet depended on its own stone basin.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.90 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 378 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 378 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 994 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 667 m
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Description of the walk

Park near the church in Corbel.

(S/E) Go down the stairs following the red and yellow markings ofthe GRP® Tour de Chartreuse. Pass in front of the church and the cemetery. After passing through the hamlet of La Baröelle, you will reach a crossroads.

(1) Keep left on theGRP® to reach and cross the hamlet of Les Roses. Continue on to reach the hamlet of Les Gants.

(2) Continue left on theGRP® trail, climbing into the woods, and you will come to theGR®9trail junction at the hamlet of Les Fiolins.

(3) Continue straight ahead, still climbing, on theGR®9marked in red and white, to reach the hamlet of Les Mathés.

(4) Keep going straight ahead on theGR®9to finish the climb and reach the crossroads at the hamlet of Cruz.

(5) Descend the same path to return to the Fiolins crossroads.

(3) Turn right onto theGR®9and head to the Corbel car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 846 m - Car park at Corbel church
  2. 1 : km 0.45 - alt. 756 m - Carrefour vers les Roses
  3. 2 : km 1.42 - alt. 686 m - Les Gants
  4. 3 : km 2.6 - alt. 848 m - Les Fiolins
  5. 4 : km 3.14 - alt. 917 m - Les Mathés
  6. 5 : km 4.18 - alt. 990 m - Les Cruz
  7. S/E : km 6.9 - alt. 846 m - Car park at Corbel church

Notes

Worth a visit

Ideas for visits near the route:
(S/E) Discover the flowers of Corbel and its hamlets, with the communal garden in the village centre, the Corbelines garden in Les Rousses and the hamlet of Les Fiolins with its flower-bedecked houses. Don't miss the stained-glass windows by Arcabas.

In Entremont-le-Vieux, 11 km away:
- the Entremonts dairy cooperative: production of mountain cheeses,
- The Cave Bear Museum: tours.
St Christophe caves, 11 km away: guided tours.

All the information and other ideas for visits at

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
MI.L
MI.L
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A short family walk in the forest, much of which is on tarmac.
Shady, with several streams and water points, this route is pleasant and even convivial. Note that there is an oven and table available for hikers at point 2.
The proposed route is often + or - 50m from the actual route.

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Nicole JACQUIN
Nicole JACQUIN

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A hike on a beautiful autumn day in a forest bursting with colour.

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elise.pasquier@sfr
elise.pasquier@sfr

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A short hike that is worthwhile if you stop afterwards at the restaurant in Corbel.

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courrenq marie-yvonne
courrenq marie-yvonne

Hiking date: Thursday, 22 August. Beautiful hike with a very well-explained route.
Average number of visitors.
Very pleasant route.

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Dom38Vo
Dom38Vo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Corbel is a beautiful village, and there are picnic tables. The view is very beautiful and the hike is pleasant, with no
particular difficulties. The hike corresponds well to the description on Visorando.

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Coeur de Chartreuse Tourisme
Coeur de Chartreuse Tourisme

Hello,
Thank you very much for your comment.

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JACQUELET Claude
JACQUELET Claude

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a superb route, especially in spring. Each hamlet bears traces of the past, and the houses are charming. Children will enjoy searching for the ovens. There is also an old mill, which has been restored. Take your time as you explore and admire the surroundings...

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Azerbaidjan
Azerbaidjan

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I extended the hike towards Les Guillermins and Les Bozons, where there are also fountains. The area is very beautiful and wild, with magnificent views and a little bistro where you can enjoy a beer after your hike.
It's been a great day!

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Coeur de Chartreuse Tourisme
Coeur de Chartreuse Tourisme

Hello, thank you for your comment and ratings. We are delighted that you enjoyed it.
See you soon in Chartreuse!

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sioucat
sioucat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, interesting for children with charming hamlets and fountains.

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