Les Karellis is part of the municipality of Montricher-Albanne in Savoie. The resort lies in the middle of a larch forest and borders Lac de Pramol. The paths within the car-free resort also make it easy to get around: accommodation, shops, restaurants and activities are all reachable within a five-minute walk. The local character extends beyond the landscape, too. In Montricher and between Les Resses and Le Bochet, a mural and visible traces recall slate mining. If you are looking for accommodation in Montricher-Albanne, you can consider nature and local history as two distinct focuses for your stay.

Hiking Trails Between Forest and Lake

A specific hike is described for Lac de Pramol: it starts at the tourist office and follows signposted trail No. 5. The starting point and trail number provide clear guidance for planning. As trail conditions can vary, check them before setting out. This lets you take the condition of the trail into account rather than relying on the markings alone.

Another way to experience nature is the Sentier botanique de Montricher-Albanne. Interactive panels introduce botanical topics, and playful features add to the trail. This gives it a distinct focus alongside the hike to Lac de Pramol: the botanical trail centers on plants and the accompanying information panels, while the other route has a named lake as its destination. Anyone interested in botany will find a specific reason to focus on this subject along the botanical trail.

Another named natural landmark lies above Albannette on the way to Pain de Sucre: the Gros Mélèze. The larch is over 500 years old and is listed as Europe's largest larch tree.

Slate History in Montricher

Traces of slate mining can be seen in different places and in different forms. Between Les Resses and Le Bochet, the entrances to the slate mines are still visible. A mural in Montricher's multipurpose hall tells the story of slate mining. Together, the visible traces in the landscape and the depiction in the hall offer two different points of reference for the subject: one consists of surviving evidence of the mines, the other a pictorial account of the history of mining.

The Sentier des Ardoisiers hiking trail is also among the activities mentioned; it was restored by the Communauté de communes Cœur de Maurienne. Guided tours are offered at the Ecomusée Les Karellis. If you plan to take a tour, check the available dates in advance. This way, you can choose the approach to slate history that best matches your interests, whether through the trail, visible traces, mural or guided tour.

Which Focus Suits Your Stay?

For a nature-focused stay, the larch forest, Lac de Pramol, botanical trail and Gros Mélèze take center stage. Those particularly interested in local history can focus on the remains of the mines between Les Resses and Le Bochet, the mural in Montricher and the restored Sentier des Ardoisiers. These two focuses are based on different places and activities, so they can be considered separately rather than combined into a single walking route.

The car-free layout of Les Karellis and the stated walking times within the resort are also practical points to consider when choosing accommodation. They apply to routes within the resort. For the hike to the lake, the relevant planning details are instead the starting point at the tourist office, signposted trail No. 5 and the trail conditions, which should be checked each time.

Discover more destinations: Montmélian, Bourdeau, Saint-Paul, Séez, La Bâthie, Montsapey, Les Déserts, Bonneval-Sur-Arc.

For the regional travel overview: Savoie.