The Smugglers' Way audio trail.
Presentation
Follow in the footsteps of the smugglers and customs officials who once played cat and mouse in this mountainous border area between France and Switzerland.
The audio trail, on the footsteps of smugglers, is a family walk without any danger or difficulty.
Lasting less than 2 hours and with a departure at the Lake Vonnes, you will set off to discover the paths formerly used by smugglers.
From the salt trade in the 18th century, to tobacco and butter, many goods crossed the border in this part of Chablais. Game of cat and mouse between smugglers and «gabelou», name given to the Customs officers of that time, this walk will immerse you in the history of the territory of Chablais.
When you return from your walk, take the time to discover the "Centre d'Interprétation de la Contrebande en Montagne" (Old customs House) to learn more about the history of contraband.
Batteries can be rented either at the tourist office or at the Old Customs House.
Topo guides are for sale at the tourist office.
Lasting less than 2 hours and with a departure at the Lake Vonnes, you will set off to discover the paths formerly used by smugglers.
From the salt trade in the 18th century, to tobacco and butter, many goods crossed the border in this part of Chablais. Game of cat and mouse between smugglers and «gabelou», name given to the Customs officers of that time, this walk will immerse you in the history of the territory of Chablais.
When you return from your walk, take the time to discover the "Centre d'Interprétation de la Contrebande en Montagne" (Old customs House) to learn more about the history of contraband.
Batteries can be rented either at the tourist office or at the Old Customs House.
Topo guides are for sale at the tourist office.
Car Park at the departure. Access by bus line 4, stop Vonnes.
OpeningsFrom 01/06 to 30/09.
Practical informations
- Services :
- 5 yrs old min
- Services :
- Pets welcome
- Levels of sporting experience :
- Level green –very easy
- Route :
- daily duration (minutes) 150
- type of route BOUCLE
- marked route
- elevation (m) 200
- distance (km) 3.6
Category
- Section :
- Cultural
- Pedestrian sports :
- Pedestrian sports
- Course
Tarifs
Route guide: €1
Batterie rental: €3 + €50 deposit.
Batterie rental: €3 + €50 deposit.
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Contact us
The Smugglers' Way audio trail.
1277 route de Vonnes
74390
Châtel
Phone : +33 4 50 71 75 11
Phone : +33 4 57 26 90 04
- Spoken language(s) :
Location
Car Park at the departure. Access by bus line 4, stop Vonnes.
Additional location
- Environments :
- Near shuttle stop
- Mountain location
- Ski resort
- Village < 2 km away
- Riverside
- Waterside
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Forest location