Loop walk - Barme des Chèvres ("Goat Shelter")

"Barme" is a local word that refers to a shelter under a rock overhang used by goat shepherds.

In the heart of the forest, dominated by spruce trees - the most widespread species in Pralognan - discover the goat's "Barme". Barme is a patois word meaning shelter under a rocky overhang. Along the way, cross the "Creuse des Pariettes", the bed of a torrential lava (mudflow) that recurs during very heavy summer storms.

Pralognan-la-Vanoise trail map.

1. In the hairpin bend between rue du Raffort and route des Fontanettes, locate
   and follow the path (path no. 4) which starts on the upstream side of the road, at the foot of the scree.
2. Follow the "des Pariettes" path (path no. 5) up to the first intersection
   turn left towards Barme des Chèvres via the "Creuse des Pariettes".
   "Creuse des Pariettes" (path no. 3).
3. After Barme des Chèvres, take the first path on the left
   then the forest track to reach the Les Clous parking lot.
4. Continue along the forest track (path no. 4) to reach the hairpin bend in the route des Fontanettes.
   VARIANTE (blue) : RAVIN DE LESCHAUX
   (in addition to the main itinerary) +45 MINUTES / +1,3 km
   Follow the previous itinerary to stage 2.
5. After the Barme des Chèvres, continue on the horizontal path to the Leschaux ravine and then to the beautiful viewpoint of Fenêtre n°7.
6. Retrace your steps and take the first path on your right down to the Clous parking lot, then join the hairpin bend in the route des Fontanettes.