Aerial view of the Aujon mountain pastures

Thematic trail: Epilogue… le trésor du tombeau de Phidias

Complete the adventure of the Master of the Golden Number with the ‘Epilogue… le trésor du tombeau de Phidias’! This themed trail showcases Flaine's natural heritage in a fun and educational way.
A resolutely botanical approach! Horace Bénédict DE SAUSSURE, a witness to the 18th century! Here again is a disciple of the Golden Number! This eminent figure left evide...

A resolutely botanical approach! Horace Bénédict DE SAUSSURE, a witness to the 18th century! Here again is a disciple of the Golden Number! This eminent figure left evidence of his visit to Flaine on a few pages of one of the four volumes of his ‘Travels in the Alps’ published between 1779 and 1796. The Genevan physicist, geologist and naturalist invites us to discover the seven stages of the ‘Alpine pastures and their history’ trail, which has been revamped for the occasion!

From ‘L’arbre cache la forêt’ (‘The tree hides the forest’), to ‘Un combat pour la vie’ (‘A fight for life’), to ‘Quand la flore raconte l’histoire’ (‘When flora tells the story’), this experience will also be the conclusion of the adventure of the Master of the Golden Number! Will you be able to combine all the clues collected on the previous trails? Will you be able to find the tomb of Phidias and uncover its hidden treasure?
It’s up to you now!

Armed with your game kit, take up the challenge!

‘Epilogue… le trésor du tombeau de Phidias‘ is the 5th and final stage in the adventure of the Master of the Golden Number, following ‘Le Carnet de Marcel‘ (1) from Flaine, ‘La Disparition à la Mine‘ (2) from Les Carroz, ‘Voyage céleste avec Hypatie‘ (3) from Flaine and ‘L’héritage des 7 frères’ from Les Carroz (4).

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

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Please note that ‘Epilogue... le trésor du tombeau de Phidias’ is in French only.

Epilogue... le trésor du tombeau de Phidias is a day hike, with the possibility of a picnic break. Allow around 4h00 to 4h30, 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 one-way trip. 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). Kit on sale at the Flaine and Les Carroz Tourist Offices.
Payment methods :
  • Cash
  • American Express
  • Bank/credit card
  • Apple Pay
  • Contactless payment

How to find us

To obtain the ‘Voyage céleste avec Hypatie’ kit, you must first go to the Flaine Tourist Office. It is also available from 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, the themed trail begins at Flaine Forum.
Thematic trail: Epilogue… le trésor du tombeau de Phidias