Tour de Saille

Starting from the top of the Jorasse chairlift, an easy dirt track leads to the barns of Bougnonne, a mountain pasture that is owned by Leytron and was run independently until 1963. Today, it is the second most important area for alpine farming after Odonne. The gently sloping descent leads to the banks of the Salentse, an essential feature of life in both Leytron and Ovronnaz; an invaluable river that at times flows smoothly, but can also become impetuous. Lower down one comes upon the former barns of Saille, and then the path continues in the direction of the Cabane Rambert and reaches the Pierre à Vatserou, where this massive stone was used by head shepherds who would sit while watching over their flocks. Moving off this track, a beautiful path winds its way at the foot of the Pointe d'Aufalle ridge, along a slope with stretches of rocks and scree. The trail takes you through larches, alders, blueberries and wooded pastures until reaching the Larzay and Chavanne Neuve, where the remointse (hut) of the Bougnonne pasture once stood. The tour ends at the top of the Jorasse chairlift.