Hike description
Type
Signposted roundtrip
Altitude
Max : 1175m
The audience
- Children
Introduction
Follow in the footsteps of the Charbonnières de Saint Guillaume, once used to produce charcoal. They were restored to working order in 2010 as part of a heritage project run by village volunteers.
Pets welcome : yes
Further information on this Hiking Trail
Markings with yellow-green lines (PR)
Map reference
Carte Promenades et randonnées en Vercors-Trièves
Useful information
Local Services
Facilities
Step by step
Departure: Park alongside the RD8a between Gresse en
Vercors and Saint Guillaume, at Les Baumettes. A
roadside departure sign.
The trail starts on the other side of the road, at the level of the
piste des Baumaises.
A free downloadable booklet recounts the history of the forest
and the charbonnières.
1) From the parking area, cross the road carefully
take the slightly uphill track opposite (hiking signpost
hiking signpost).
2) A little further up, take the yellow/green path marked
right which climbs steadily until it joins the track.
3) Continue along the track until you reach the charbonnières
charbonnières, above the track. Information
are present.
4) Return by the same route.
Location
Les Baumettes
38650 Saint-Guillaume
Park alongside the RD8a between Gresse en Vercors and Saint Guillaume, at Les Baumettes. There's a signpost at the roadside. The trail starts on the other side of the road, at the Baumaises track.
Latitude : 44.936429
Longitude : 5.572081
Altitude : 1078m