Discover Cons-Sainte-Colombe

A range of activities and local products are in focus for your trip to Cons-Sainte-Colombe. The “La batterie de Marthod” hiking trail, a mountain biking route linked to former lime kilns, restored remains with a museum area, and products from a local farm offer a variety of experiences. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these interests can provide a thematic framework for planning your trip. When choosing a route, it is worth considering the information provided for each one: for one hike, duration and maximum altitude are the key details; for another route, distance, elevation gain, difficulty rating and waypoints take precedence.

Hiking and mountain biking

The “La batterie de Marthod” hiking trail starts in Cons-Sainte-Colombe, takes three hours and reaches a maximum altitude of 1,550 metres. The duration gives you a timeframe for the hike; the maximum altitude adds information about elevation. These two details can help you fit the hike into your daily plans.

“Sous la Dent – Itinéraire VTT et Cross-country n°5” has different key details: the red route is 9.5 km long and has an elevation gain of 260 m. It passes the church in Cons-Sainte-Colombe and then follows the Chemin des Raffours to the former lime kilns. This gives you both measurable planning details and specific waypoints. The route is open every day all year, with free access, depending on snow conditions. Check these before your trip.

The two routes can be compared using different criteria: for “La batterie de Marthod”, the stated details are duration and maximum altitude; for “Sous la Dent”, they are distance, elevation gain and a red difficulty rating. To make your choice, you can first decide between hiking and mountain biking, then consider the relevant details for each route.

Heritage and loop trail

The restored remains of Les Fours à chaux de Cons Sainte Colombe house a museum area. This adds a distinct cultural point of interest to the themes of hiking and cycling. If you would like to include heritage in your trip planning, this area offers a specific point of interest in Cons-Sainte-Colombe.

Another option for planning an outing is the “Les Fours à Chaux – Cani'spot n°10” loop trail. It starts in Cons-Sainte-Colombe and follows a marked PDIPR trail. It also includes play areas along the riverbank. As well as being marked, the loop brings a riverside setting into the range of activities described.

Farm produce

Local products are also available at a specific sales location: at Ferme des Délices Savoyards, they make Délice cow’s milk cheese and cow’s milk yoghurts bearing the “Sources du lac d’Annecy – Terroir” label. The products are available directly from the farm at 781 route de Grangeneuve in Cons Ste Colombe. If you would like to include these products in your trip plans, you have a named location for buying them directly. The product type, milk source and label also give you a precise overview of what the farm offers.

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