Themed trail: Le Carnet de Marcel

Discover the Carnet de Marcel! This themed trail showcases Flaine's natural and cultural heritage in a fun and educational way.

A young architect working as part of the team responsible for renovating the chapel in Flaine stumbles across a mysterious notebook near the building while carrying out s...

A young architect working as part of the team responsible for renovating the chapel in Flaine stumbles across a mysterious notebook near the building while carrying out surveys… At the same time… 600 kilometres from the Grand Massif, among the collections of the Centre Pompidou Beaubourg in Paris, the model of the chapel begins to vibrate strangely…

Pauline invites you to continue the adventure begun after her departure! From the heart of Flaine and its Forum, to its lake, between scree slopes and hillsides, forest and even the old Epine coal mine, discover the fabulous landscapes and heritage of the area… With a bit of luck… you could discover a fabulous secret that’s been hidden in Flaine for over 2,000 years! An adventure hike for all the family, starting in Flaine.

Armed with your game kit, take up the challenge!

Equipments

Themed path

Opening

From 28/06 to 29/08/2025.
The opening of the trail depends on the snow conditions and shuttle buses only during the summer period. Outside opening periods, please ask at the Tourist Office or via the free Espace Outdoor app.

Public

Min. age : 8 years

Languages

French

Welcoming people with disabilities

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Unfortunately, the walk is not suitable for people with motor disabilities.

Pets welcome

Pets : Accepted.

On a lead only. On the hiking trail, you may come across herds of cattle and sheep at any time.

Further information

Home :

Please note that the Carnet de Marcel is in French only.

Carnet de Marcel is a one-day hike, with the option of a picnic break. Allow around 4 to 4? hours, including the time spent at each stage of the game.

Don't forget to pack for the hike: good shoes, water, sun cream, snacks and sun protection.

The hike is a single ticket. Once you've finished, you can take the free shuttle buses between the resorts of Flaine and Les Carroz.

Booking :

No booking required.

Rates

Take advantage of the reduced rate of €12 with the Flaine Summer Pass (normal rate: €15). Booklets on sale at the Flaine and Les Carroz Tourist Offices.

Payment methods :

American Express
Bank/credit card
Cash
Contactless payment
Apple Pay

How to find us

To obtain the Carnet de Marcel, you must first go to the Flaine Tourist Office. You can also buy the booklet at the Les Carroz Tourist Office.

The Flaine Tourist Office is located in the Galerie Marchande of Flaine Forum, on the ground floor.

From Flaine Forêt, you can get there on foot using the orange inclined lifts. From lift 1, enter the building on your left and go down the stairs. From lift No. 2, walk along the road on your left and enter the building on the doctor's surgery car park.

Coming by car? Head straight for car park P2, just before the entrance to Flaine Forum. Then cross the road on foot and follow it to the doctor's surgery car park. Finally, go under the building in front of you.

From here, you can start the themed trail from the Flaine Tourist Office.

Flaine Forum
From June 28, 2025 to August 29, 2025
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