Cogne - Lillaz pedestrian road

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Cogne

Difficulties:

T - Tourist
Best period:
May - October
Departure:

Cogne (1544 m)
Arrival:

Picnic area, Lilalz (1598 m)
Difference in level:

54 m
length:

2764 m
Ascent:

0h46
Trail sign:

23 - AV2
GPS tracks:

GPX , KML

Easy and picturesque “Lillaz pedestrian road” is one the easiest walks in the village. The whole itinerary, along which you can rest on several benches, is suitable with strollers and is accessible to the disabled people.

Description of the route

The walk begins, entirely on gravel road, at the end of rue Mines de Cogne in front of the restaurant, then crosses fir and larches woods on the left bank of Urtier stream. Just after Champlong village the route crosses the Geosite, an environment totally changed by a huge landslide occurred during the year 2000 flood. Bicycles are allowed, but they have to run at a walking pace. The walk reaches at the end, just before Lillaz village, the picnic area equipped with tables, benches, barbecues, fountains and toilettes.