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Walking trails : Balade : The Creux Saint Jean and the Belle au Bois Waterfall
Description
A bucolic walk for all the family, combining the beauty of the setting, geology and local history.
From the village square, follow Charles Feige Street to Place de la Résistance. Take the path facing the underground parking of the Casino, the climb is steep up to the Croix St Michel.
Above, on a small esplanade, Notre Dame de Nazareth and Notre Dame des
Virtues characterized by a Byzantine dome; at the South East corner the oratory of Adieux.
To reach the Creux St Jean, take the small grassy road to the right of the restaurant Le Refuge du Calvaire. After a short descent, the statue of Saint John the Baptist appears at the edge of the path, watching over passers-by.
Follow this path in laces to arrive in a magical place: waterfall, small stone bridge, oratory dedicated to Saint-Jean; haven of freshness and calm where the faithful came to relax.
Continue the trail to the small paved road the Chemin du Maz.
You can either go up to the left for about 25 min to discover the waterfall of Belle au Bois (delicate path).
Or go down to the right directly in the center of the village.
At the level of the old bridge near the Bar St Paul, go up a few tens of meters on the left. On the right you will see the fountain between the Church and the site of the old cemetery, the Presbytery and the village square.
Technical Information
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Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 20/04/2024 to 01/11/2024
- From 20/04/2025 to 01/11/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Mairie de Megève - 12/08/2024
mairie.megeve.fr
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Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ From the village square, follow rue Charles Feige to Place de la Résistance.
1/ Take the Chemin de Calvaire opposite the Casino underground parking lot, a steep climb up to the Croix St Michel.
2/ Higher up, on a small esplanade, Notre Dame de Nazareth and Notre Dame des Vertus, featuring a Byzantine dome; at the south-east corner, the Oratoire des Adieux.
3/ To reach the Creux St Jean, take the small grassy path to the right of the Le Refuge du Calvaire restaurant.
4/ After a short descent, the statue of Saint Jean Baptiste appears at the edge of the path, watching over passers-by.
5/ Follow this winding path to reach a magical spot: waterfall, small stone bridge, oratory dedicated to Saint-Jean; a haven of freshness and calm where the faithful used to come to recharge their batteries.
6/ Continue along the path until you reach the small asphalt road known as the "chemin du Maz".
7/ You can either go up to the left for around 25 minutes to discover the Belle au Bois waterfall (tricky path).
8/ Or turn right and head straight back down to the village center.
9/ At the old Lorraine bridge near the Bar St Paul, go back up a few dozen metres to the left. On the right, you'll see the fountain between the church and the former ce
Environments
Mountain view<br/>Waterfall view
Open period
From 20/04 to 01/11.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 21 27 28
Email : megeve@megeve.com
Topo guides and map references
Map references : <br/>Belvederes du Mont-Blanc map on sale at the tourist office.
Type of land
Ground<br/>Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)<br/>Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Accessible from the village center, where you can park at the nearest Parking du Casino.
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