Route:

Start from the parking area in the center of the resort. Walk towards the “Route du Désert” to reach the beginning of the loop after about 200 meters. There you’ll find signage for “Le Désert.” Follow this path through the meadows until you pass in front of the Grand Rif goat farm. Take the path that climbs to the left into the forest and continue until you reach the hamlet of Le Désert. Enjoy the stunning panoramic view. Then follow a short section of road to the Cochettes ski lift, pass under the lift’s departure station, and take the dirt path that leads back down to the resort.

Please note:
The section just after the goat farm can be tricky with a stroller. You may need to carry it for about 50 meters.
Equipments : Car park,

Admission fee : Free access.

Opening : From 01/06 to 30/09 daily. Subject to favorable weather.

Step by step description : Start from the town hall parking lot. Reach the "Route du Désert" to arrive at the start of the loop after 200m. You will find the signage indicating "Le Désert". Follow the path across the fileds until passing in front of "La Chèvrerie du Grand Rif". Take the path that climbs on the left in the forest and keep following it until you arrive at "Hameau du Désert". Enjoy the amazing panorama taht awaits you. Take then a small portion of road until the "Téléski des Cochettes", pass under the departure station and follow the earth path that goes down to the ski resort. Warning : The passage after the goat barn is a little bit hard with a stroller. It may be necessary to bear the stroller on 50m.

Area : Matheysine