Corps: Lac du Sautet, Routes and Local History
Accommodation in Corps
There are several ways to discover Corps. The town invites you to explore its lanes, passageways and narrow paths. Other highlights include Lac du Sautet, local history connected with MĂ©lanie Calvat and La Salette, and regional products. If you are looking for a hotel in Corps, it helps to decide what matters most for your trip: the lake and countryside, a visit to the market, historical connections or one of the routes described here.
Lac du Sautet: countryside and summer swimming
Lac du Sautet is designated as a natural heritage site in Corps. The beach is covered in pale pebbles, and the striking silhouette of Obiou stands out on the horizon above the glittering lake. In summer, supervised swimming is available at the beach. The scenery and swimming facilities are separate aspects to consider when planning: the pebble beach, expanse of water and distant views describe the lake, while supervised swimming is specifically a summer offering.
Local paths and routes
The Route Napoléon is a bridleway from Corps to La Mure that follows the course of the Drac. Its first sections pass through the hills of Beaumont, with panoramas of the Dévoluy peaks along the way. Conditions may affect your plans, so check them before setting out. The Montée à La Salette route leaves Corps through its lanes, passes close to the Maison natale de Mélanie, crosses the road to the sanctuary and continues along a path to the Gournier bridge. The two descriptions have different emphases: one is a bridleway with landscape highlights, while the other follows a route with named landmarks. The Base nautique du Lac du Sautet WSA also rents out via ferrata equipment. As operating conditions may vary, check in advance if you need to rent equipment.
Local history and regional products
The birthplace of MĂ©lanie Calvat is open to visitors and tells the story of her life and her connection with the apparition at La Salette. Calvat was a shepherdess at La Salette and a witness to the apparition. If you are interested in the history of La Salette, this stop connects a specific biography with the event associated with her.
The weekly market in Corps takes place every Thursday morning and offers fruit and vegetables from local producers. Another way to learn about the town’s history is to visit Maison Salettina, an artisanal distillery in Corps, in Matheysine (Isère). It was founded in 1961 in the birthplace of Maximin Giraud and offers free tours of the working distillery, as well as tastings on site. Its products include La Salettina in Jaune 40°, Verte 45° and Blanche 50° varieties, made with 21 alpine plants, as well as Génépi des Alpes IGP. The availability of individual products may vary.
There are two different things to bear in mind when planning your time: the weekly market takes place on Thursday mornings, while supervised swimming is available in summer. You can weigh up which of these occasions matters to you during your stay. Together with local history, the countryside and the routes described here, they offer a range of options to help guide your search for a hotel in Corps.
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