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Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié (La Chapelle-d'Abondance) walks
GTA, Great Alpine Crossing via the GR®5 and GR®55. From Lake Geneva to Nice.
Visorando Member
342.76 mi
+99,633 ft
-100,915 ft
21 days
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Gingolph (Haute-Savoie)
The Grande Traversée des Alpes (GTA) mainly follows the GR®5, with a few possible variations such as the crossing of the Haute Vanoise via the GR®55 and the Via Alpina, which this route takes instead of the GR®5 route via the Col de l’Iseran. It crosses the French Alps from north to south, from Saint-Gingolph to Nice. The guide includes web links to the many accommodation options along the route or nearby: mountain huts, lodges, campsites, cabins and shelters, excluding hotels. Although this guidebook details the GTA as a three-week trek, it can be adapted to suit your own pace, with stages of varying lengths, either completed in one go or in sections over several years. This journey, fuelled by the joy of freedom in unspoilt natural surroundings, will remain a superb and unforgettable experience, offering, moreover, the opportunity to meet many people with whom you can share this same passion for the mountains.
From the Chalets de Bise to the Trébentaz Refuge
8.20 mi
+3,924 ft
-2,740 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
This second stage continues the traverse of the Chablais. The route winds through the beautiful Abondance valley amidst magnificent, tranquil scenery. From the Chalet de Bise, there is a steep climb up to the Pas de la Bosse. From the pass, the path descends to the chalets of Chevenne, then follows the Sechet stream, continuing the descent along the right bank to the Chapelle d’Abondance. It runs alongside the Thoules stream and then the Dranse, which it leaves at the hamlet of Le Moulin, before climbing towards Sur Bayard to the Chalet des Crottes. From there, it is best to leave the main GR®5 route and, via a western path, follow the detour leading to the Refuge de Trébentaz, as the Refuge de la Haute Bise – shown on the IGN map – no longer offers accommodation.
Walks near Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié (La Chapelle-d'Abondance)
La Chapelle d'Abondance - Refuge de Chesery
13.80 mi
+3,907 ft
-745 ft
9h 45
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
Itinéraire de la traversée des Alpes. De La Chapelle d’Abondance passer par le Haut Giffre pour un intermède suisse. Cette étape domine la Haute Vallée de la Dranse d'Abondance, passe par le domaine skiable des Portes du Soleil.
Vous êtes sur une zone protégée. Voir la réglementation dans les informations pratiques.
From the Trébentaz Refuge to the Golèse Refuge
17.44 mi
+4,196 ft
-4,911 ft
11h 40
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
This third stage of the GTA takes you from the Chablais massif to the Giffre massif. It is very long but offers superb views of Les Dents Blanches and Les Dents du Midi in Switzerland. From the Trébentaz Refuge, the GR®5 detour crosses the Mattes ridge and rejoins the main GR®5 route. It descends towards the Pron mountain pasture, then skirts the Coincon ridge towards Lenlevay, descending into a wetland area and climbing back up to the Col de Bassachaux. It runs along the southern flank of the Crête des Rochassons and passes the Col de Chésery (1992 m) to enter Switzerland. It passes the Refuge de Chéseay, Lac Vert and climbs to Portes de l'Hiver, then descends to Chaux-Palin and continues along the hillside to La Pierre. After a short climb to the Col de Coux, it crosses back into France to cross the Torrent de Chardonnière and join the Col de Golèse and its refuge.
From Bise to Lake Fontaine via Ubine
5.35 mi
+1,742 ft
-2,293 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
If you want to discover the mountains in all their forms, both mineral and human, take this challenging route.
You are in a protected area! See the regulations in the practical information section.
Beside the Dranse
8.10 mi
+72 ft
-883 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Châtel (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant walk beside the River Dranse from Chatel to Abondance, where it is possible to look around the Abbey. You can walk back the same way or there is a regular bus service in the valley. If you have a Chatel Multi-Pass the bus will be free.
The Border Ridge and Pointe de Recon from le Morclan
6.42 mi
+1,007 ft
-3,533 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Châtel (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant walk along the border ridge from the Morclan chair lift. Variations are possible (and described) to give more ascent. Opportunities for great views across the mountains in the Chatel Area and into Switzerland, including the Montreaux end of Lac Leman.
From Lac des Plagnes to Lac de Tavaneuse
5.73 mi
+2,507 ft
-2,677 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
A linear hike from a lake accessible by car to a mountain lake in a wild setting, then back down into the valley. A very beautiful traverse at the foot of the impressive north faces of Pointe de la Chavache and Pointe d'Entre Deux Pertuis.
From Bernex to Les Chalets de Bise
8.24 mi
+4,633 ft
-2,795 ft
7h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Bernex (Haute-Savoie)
After a climb through the forest to wake up our muscles, we leave the mountain pastures of the Bas-Chablais Pre-Alps behind us. The route runs alongside several lakes and offers panoramic views stretching from the Jura mountains to the Mont Blanc massif before plunging down below the Cornettes de Bise.
From Saint-Gingolph to the Chalets de Bise
7.66 mi
+5,013 ft
-1,348 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Gingolph (Haute-Savoie)
This first stage of the Grande Traversée des Alpes (GTA), from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, takes place in the Chablais massif. The path climbs up the Novel valley on the left bank of the Morge, below the hamlet of La Meurtaz, then follows the D30 road, which it overlooks after the hamlet of Jordy. On leaving Novel, the path winds its way above the hairpin bends of the D30 to La Planche. There, it leaves the main valley route to climb due south towards the chalets of Neuteu and on to the Col de Bise, before descending to the Chalets de Bise.
Saint Gingolph - La Chapelle d'Abondance
10.74 mi
+6,010 ft
-3,934 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Gingolph (Haute-Savoie)
Itinéraire de la traversée des Alpes. Etape des rives du lac Léman au Val d'Abondance. Franchir les montagnes du Chablais par une longue grimpette de 1850m en traversant les alpages pour passer le Col de Bise puis redescendre à la station de ski de la Chapelle d'Abondance. Cet itinéraire offre de très beaux panoramas sur le plus grand lac d'Europe et sur le sommet des Cornettes de Bise.
Refuge de Chesery - Samoens
13.81 mi
+2,080 ft
-6,129 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
Itinéraire de la traversée des Alpes. Départ du Chablais Suisse (Lac de Chesery) par une belle balade en balcon offrant un panorama sur le Massif des Dents Blanches et la Vallée du Giffre jusqu'au Col de Coux (frontière) pour rejoindre ensuite par une longue descente Samoens.