Culture
The Château des Cornes d’Urfé is a fortress built mainly between the 12th and 14th centuries. It is located at an altitude of 930 metres and was the first documented residence of the Raybe d’Urfé family.
The Château des Cornes d’Urfé is a medieval fortress and is considered a landmark of the village of Champoly.
The keep of the Château des Cornes d’Urfé offers a 360-degree panoramic view; it also features an orientation table.
Trails
The marked hiking routes in Champoly start at the Place de la Fontaine.
Champoly provides starting points for the FFC-certified Espace VTT-Bois Noirs mountain biking area.
Route no. 23, “le Bois des Côtes”, is a moderate 15-kilometre route in Champoly with 398 metres of elevation gain and a stated duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Les Fialins is a 2.4-kilometre hiking route in Champoly suitable for beginners.
Nature
Access to the Cascade de Corbillon is narrow, steep and slippery; sturdy footwear is required.
The Cascade de Corbillon can be reached via a 400-metre-long, steep path with a handrail.
The Cascade de Corbillon is one of the destinations recommended for discovery in Champoly.
A 2.4-kilometre loop marked “cascade”, developed for hikers, leads to the Gorges de Corbillon, their waterfalls and the Gour Dodu.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Champoly should consider Champoly as a travel destination.
