Chavants loop in Vaudagne

A beautiful loop starting from the old farms of Les Chavants, going to the Charousse mountain pasture and returning via Vaudagne and the Chemin des Diligences.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.19 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 264 m
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    Descent: - 268 m

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    Highest point: 1,202 m
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    Lowest point: 946 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the leisure centre car park, Allée des Diligences.

(S/E) Head towards the rubbish bins opposite the tennis courts and turn left up Route des S'nailles, lined with old farms. Cross the main road, continue straight on Route des S'nailles and at the next intersection, continue straight on Route de la Bovresse. Continue along a path until you reach the road.

(1) At the top of Bovresse, turn right towards Charousse. Follow the road and continue along a path.

(2) At the magnificent Charousse mountain pasture, enjoy the view of the Mont Blanc range. Admire the 18th-century mountain chalets. You will come to an intersection.

(3) At the intersection, turn right towards Vaudagne. After a descent through spruce trees and raspberry bushes, take the small bridge towards Les Bouchards. Join a forest track and follow it downhill.

(4) Inside the hamlet of Les Bouchards, descend the path that leads to the chapel of Vaudagne. Continue downhill towards the old school of Vaudagne and reach the place called Le Moulin. Take a short stretch of road towards the Vaudagne rest stop. Leave the path that descends to the left and stay on the road (D413)

(5) At the hairpin bend, take the track on the right towards the Vaudagne rest stop and pass the barrier and the private property sign with authorisation for pedestrians and bicycles only. Continue along the path, then walk past a house on your right, take the path on the left and you will reach a fork.

(6) Follow Chemin des Diligences to the right, go down a small slope and then climb up to the Oratoire des Voyageurs. Continue along the flat section that passes by a farm building before reaching the leisure centre car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,009 m - Car park at the leisure centre
  2. 1 : km 0.63 - alt. 1,093 m - Below the cable car
  3. 2 : km 2.17 - alt. 1,201 m - Charousse
  4. 3 : km 2.63 - alt. 1,173 m - Vaudagne Forest
  5. 4 : km 3.38 - alt. 1,117 m - Les Bouchards
  6. 5 : km 4.49 - alt. 981 m - Vaudagne stop
  7. 6 : km 4.86 - alt. 965 m - Chemin des Diligences. Close to the - Arve (rivière) - Affluent de l'Arve
  8. S/E : km 6.19 - alt. 1,009 m - Car park at the leisure centre

Notes

This hike is accessible to most people.

The entire route is signposted.

Worth a visit

This heritage hike highlights the rural history of the municipality and reveals a hidden side of the Les Houches ski resort. It is offered by Montagne Nature (mountain guide).

Along the route, you will discover old farms, alpine chalets, beautiful views of the Mont Blanc range, a Baroque chapel and oratories.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 21 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
fschmittstutz
fschmittstutz

Apart from encountering some sheepdogs, which weren't marked on Map Patou, the route was great! We took a detour via the barns, as we were hiking with our dog. Other hikers who did the route shortly after us (we met them in Charousse) didn't see them. A superb spot for lunch in a hamlet on the way down. The end of the route was less enjoyable as it was on the road.

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fschmittstutz
fschmittstutz

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The Charousse pasture is extraordinary.

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User 19372128

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike. Easy to do with children and magnificent views. I was also able to bring my dog along without any problems

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kaolak1
kaolak1
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route was quite interesting, allowing us to discover part of Les Houches, and it was rather unusual to pass through the town.
I recommend taking a detour at the end to visit the Chavants leisure centre

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User 8243617

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Excellent easy hike with magnificent scenery.

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zamou
zamou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike that is even more beautiful in the opposite direction. Watch out for the patous (guard dogs) when you arrive at the Charousse mountain pasture. Simply step off the path and walk down into the woods to avoid them.

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toposrandos
toposrandos

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike; the GPS track allowed me to follow without hesitation with Iphigénie.

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pgalain
pgalain

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very beautiful hike with forest trails and splendid views
follow the Servoz station to make the return journey easier

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Till
Till

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route with stunning views, passing through a picturesque hamlet and a small forest.
Be sure to visit Lac des Chavants near the end of the route; the photo of the lake with Mont Blanc in the background is well worth the detour.

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Blp69
Blp69

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike starting from Lake Chavants. The hamlets of Charousse and Les Bouchards are very charming. It is important to follow the route with GPS to avoid getting lost.

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Adu
Adu

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

first hike to warm up
Descents longer than ascents (in the direction indicated)
As indicated below, the route does not always follow the trail

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Bloody43
Bloody43

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Ideal family hike. Absolutely magnificent scenery halfway along the route (alpine pastures with chalets and mountains in the background). A feast for the eyes! A little too much road at the start of the hike, but fortunately not very busy.

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Salin
Salin

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the hills above the village. Splendid views of Mont Blanc from the top of the mountain pastures.

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RandoMordu
RandoMordu

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant hike that allows you to discover beautiful landscapes and rural heritage preserved from the tourist crowds.
However, we had trouble finding our way back. "La halte de Vaudagne" is undoubtedly a sign that makes sense to locals, but it caused us to lose time: is it a bus stop? A train station? The one in Vaudagne? In Servoz? In fact, the sign "Gare de Servoz" would have guided us better.

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Clapas
Clapas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant discoveries: old mountain chalets, a small village with typical Savoyard features, a forest trail, views of the Mont Blanc massif. An easy hike with varied terrain.

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