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Secrets de fées - Discovery Trails
Four unusual interpretation trails at the Plateau des Moises in Habère-Poche: magical walks through the seasons guided by fairy godmothers, discovery booklet at €5 from the Tourist Office.
At a glance
Type
Interpretation trails Family
Access
Free access Paid booklet
Duration
1 hour to 1 h 30 per trail
Best season
June to September Winter on snowshoes
Town
Habère-Poche
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Price
Livret de découverte
5,00 €
What is Secrets de fées - Discovery Trails
The Secrets de fées are four themed interpretive trails laid out across the Plateau des Moises, at Habère-Poche in the Vallée Verte. Each loop is guided by a fairy godmother — Hydris for water (Les Sources Claires, 1 h 30), Florine for flora (Les Prés Fleuris, 1 h), Bohême for landscapes (Le Beau Pays, 1 h 15) and Sylvaine for the forest (Les Vertes Forêts, 1 h 15) — with wooden three-panel posts dotting the route, sharing natural history facts and coded messages.
The project is run by the Office de tourisme des Alpes du Léman and the Foyer nordique des Moises. It introduces families to mountain life past and present while encouraging respect for nature: alpine flora, streams, summer pastures, plateau landscapes and mixed forest. The trails suit family outings as much as gentle walks for adults, and can be tackled on snowshoes in winter depending on snow cover. The discovery booklet with accessories costs €5 at the Tourist Office or at the Foyer des Moises; without it, the trails remain walkable but lose much of their playful magic.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
Plateau des Moises, 74420 Habère-Poche (Foyer nordique des Moises) View on map
Coordinates
46.268320 N 6.464145 E
Phone
Alpes du Léman Tourist Office 04 50 39 54 46 Foyer des Moises 04 50 39 50 73
Official website
alpesduleman.com foyerdesmoises.com
Opening hours
Trails with free access year-round. Summer (June-September) recommended for the summer version; winter possible on snowshoes depending on snow cover.
Access / Parking
Plateau des Moises from Habère-Poche via the D 12 then route du Plateau. Parking at the Foyer nordique des Moises.
Visit duration
1 hour to 1 h 30 per trail, several hours to do them all
Audience
Families with children from 4-5 years, schools, beginner walkers
Pets
Allowed on a leash
Recommended gear
Walking shoes. In winter: snowshoes (rental at the Foyer).
Winter
Winter season
Winter access window
Not specified
Winter infrastructure
Snowshoeing
Snow panorama
Not specified
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many Secrets de fées trails are there at the Plateau des Moises?
The Secrets de fées discovery trail has four themed routes at the Plateau des Moises: Les Sources Claires (Hydris, 1 h 30), Les Prés Fleuris (Florine, 1 h), Le Beau Pays (Bohême, 1 h 15) and Les Vertes Forêts (Sylvaine, 1 h 15).
Are the Secrets de fées trails free?
The Secrets de fées trails have free access year-round. Only the discovery booklet with its accessories is paid: €5 at the Alpes du Léman Tourist Office or at the Foyer des Moises.
Where to get the Secrets de fées booklet?
The Secrets de fées booklet is sold for €5 either at the Alpes du Léman Tourist Office (Habère-Poche / Boëge) or directly at the Foyer nordique des Moises, at the start of the trails.
Are the Secrets de fées trails suitable for children?
Yes. The Secrets de fées trails were designed specifically for families with children: narration by fairy godmothers, playful prisms and coded messages bring the walk to life from age 4-5.
Can you do the Secrets de fées in winter?
Yes, the Secrets de fées trails are passable in winter with snowshoes, depending on weather conditions and snow cover on the Plateau des Moises. Check with the Foyer des Moises before setting off.
How long does a Secrets de fées trail take?
Each Secrets de fées trail takes between 1 hour and 1 h 30. You can choose to do just one or string several together over the day at the Plateau des Moises.
Sources
Sources & verification
- OT Alpes du Léman — fiche officielle
- Haute-Savoie Tourisme — fiche 116686
- Foyer nordique et de loisirs des Moises
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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