The Bisse de Ricard, dating back to the 15th century, takes its water from the deep gorges of the Navisence, under the hanging bridge of Niouc. The Bisse de Ricard is still operational, but the first part has been replaced by a tunnel. It is still possible to walk the original route, but crossing some corridors is exposed; however, a handrail equips the most perilous passages.
After exiting the gorges, the bisse flows in the open air, except for a few sections under pipes. The bisse is bordered by a path along the entire route, which crosses vineyards, shaded meadows and ends in the Rèche, slightly below the waterfall.
Along the route, a didactic trail has been developed with themes on the operation of bisses, their utility, the link with agriculture, fauna, flora, as well as some history. It is part of the didactic trails from Chalais to the Chalets and is named "passing by the Ricard."
OUR ADVICE
Along the route, you will find a didactic trail "from Chalais to the Chalets."
| Useful information | From the lower station of the Chalais cable car, take Rue de la Tour to reach the path leading to the heights of Chalais and the Arche des Crétillons. Return by following the Bisse du Ricard and descend below the cable car line to return to your starting point. |
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