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Chapelles and shrines walk

Lac des Plagnes, Abondance
4.29 km Distance
176 m Positive elevation
179 m Negative elevation
1344 m Max. altitude
Easy Difficulty
Closed

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Low slope <7% %

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Steep slope <15% %

Very steep slope >15% %

Description

Troughout your ramble, you can see typical examples of local archicture (farms, high-pasture chalets, shrines and chapels) which are part of the rich heritage of our valley.



This half-day walk will take you to discover part of the religious heritage of the municipality of Abondance.

Departing from Lake Plagnes, you will meet the first chapel only after a few meters. It is the chapel Sainte-Anne, built in 1671 dedicated to the Saint of the same name to fight against the sterility of women.

You will then reach the Saint-Guérin chapel dating from 1675. Saint Guérin was abbot of Saint-Jean d'Aulps and known for his healing powers.

The next chapel encountered was that of Saint-Théodule, built in 1646 and dedicated to Saint-Théodule invoked to protect crops and livestock. Don’t forget the picnic for a lakeside break when you return from your walk!

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