The Canal de l'Adroit, a journey through time and history
La Vallée Blanche 1
La Foux station
04260 Allos
France
This hike to the Canal de l'Adroit above Colmars les Alpes will reveal to you all the ingenuity that the inhabitants of the mountains have shown to conduct water in areas to irrigate...
The Canal de l'Adroit, a journey through time and history
From the balcony path overlooking the magnificent fortified village of Colmars les Alpes, Christiane will show you how life used to be, and how man managed the mountain environment.
This ancient canal, begun in 1863, originated in Allos. It joined Villars-Colmars and was used to irrigate cultivated plots to meet the growing food needs of the upper valley's inhabitants.
Gradually abandoned after 1920, this historic structure is still perfectly visible.
Today, this hike is a gentle way to get back into shape while enjoying the beauty of the landscape and the breathtaking views over the medieval town.
** Features **
* Outing themes: history, agriculture, forest, Verdon geology
* Duration 2h30
* Available from April to November
This tour operator is a member of the Mercantour Écotourisme association, find out more here!
