Difficulty: intermediate, Departure from Montchavin
A magnificent trail, rich in history, passing close to ancient silver-bearing lead mines that were exploited until the twentieth century.
                                          Rich in history, this magnificent trail passes close by ancient silver-bearing lead mines that were exploited up until the 20th century. From Montchavin you take the GR5 for about 600m down to Montorlin where you join the “mine path” through the forest. The trail rises and becomes steeper, sometimes emerging into the open air. Many twists and turns finally lead to a fabulous view across the whole of the Ponthurin valley. You return to Montchavin over level ground, which is a nice relaxing way to end the trip.
                            
    Niveau difficulté
    
                                    
Level bue - Medium
                        
    Prices
    
                                    
Free access.
                        
    Opening
    
                                    
From 28/06 to 30/08/2025 daily.
                        
    Downloadable files
    
    Languages spoken
    
                                    
French
                        
    Characteristic
    
                                    
  
                                                
  
                                                
  
                                                
  
                                                
  
                        
Animals accepted
  yes
Distance
  6 km
Elevation gain
  350 m
Descent
  350 m
Type of itinerary
  One-way itinerant stage
    Précision balisage
    
                                    
The markers are positioned at each intersection and their inclination indicates the direction to follow. The routes are marked with a number and a colour indicating the level.
Blue markers
                        Blue markers
    Nature of the terrain
    
                                    
Stone
                                                Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
                                                Ground
                        TRAIL route - The Mine
              
              Office de Tourisme de Montchavin Montchavin
73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
                  73210 Montchavin-les-Coches
      
    Altitude
    1250m
  
    Montchavin- Les Coches
            
      
     
                                     
                       
                       
                       
 
 
