Pussy: Hiking, Running and Village Traditions

There are several different things to explore during a stay in Pussy: the short La Puceronne circular hike, the scenery along the Col de l’Arc route, the KV de Pussy race and the village’s farming traditions. A circular hike, a running event and a pastoral experience suit different travel plans. Making bread at the Four du Crey and producing goat’s cheese on a family farm are also specific local highlights.

Hiking around Pussy

La Puceronne – B4 starts in the village of Pussy at an altitude of 738 metres. This short circular hike is suitable for active families with children and has no major difficulties. Its highest point is where it crosses the Torrent de Pussy. This gives you a clear starting point in the village and a notable section at the torrent. If you’re considering a short outing, the circular route is a useful feature to keep in mind when planning your day. Route conditions and seasonal access may change; check them before setting out.

The Col de l’Arc route – B3 offers a different combination of scenery: it follows forest tracks and alpine pastures and passes near a wetland. The stated starting point is a car park below La Gorraz, near Pussy. The routes have different starting points: La Puceronne starts in the village, while the car park is the starting point for B3. If you’d like to include forest, pasture and the surroundings of a wetland in one outing, you can compare this route with the short circular hike. Seasonal access may change; check conditions before setting out.

The KV de Pussy race

The KV de Pussy race runs from the village of Pussy to the mountain pasture chalet at Col de l’Arc, at an altitude of 1,850 metres. This altitude refers to the chalet at the finish. The race is therefore a separate activity alongside the hiking routes. If you’re considering taking part, check the latest route and participation details with the organiser beforehand; both may change. This lets you plan for the race separately from the hiking options.

Farming and village traditions

La Chèvrerie des Combettes is located above the village at an altitude of 900 metres. The family farm offers a pastoral experience; participation conditions may change, so check them before your visit. The farm also makes goat’s cheese by hand: Sérac, Crottin frais, Tomme, Tommette, Bellachat and Chevrotine. These offer two distinct points of interest for your plans: the pastoral experience at the family farm and its goat’s cheese production.

Another tradition is making bread at the Four du Crey. This is one of the customs of the village of Pussy and offers a different perspective on local food culture from goat’s cheese production. The two activities are distinct: bread-making is a traditional practice at the Four du Crey, while the Chèvrerie is a family farm offering a pastoral experience and handmade goat’s cheeses. Together, they provide a tangible insight into local traditions and farming.

Discover more destinations: Villaroger, Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis, Belle-Plagne, La Giettaz, Saint-Michel-De-Maurienne, Aix-Les-Bains, Brides-Les-Bains, Hauteluce.

For the regional travel overview: Savoie.