Col de la Lézette and Chard du Beurre

A lovely hike with magnificent views of Mont Blanc

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.58 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 4 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 310 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 307 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,890 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,658 m

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Description of the walk

Park in one of the car parks at Col des Saisies.

(S/E) Take the stairs to the Espace Erwin Eckl and turn right across the ski slope. Pass under the ski lift and take the footpath alongside the start of the toboggan run.

(1) Follow the marked footpath and snowshoe trail, heading east, and cross the Route des Crêtes ski slope. Pass the mountain restaurant on your left and continue to the Col de la Lézette at the foot of an artificial lake, which supplies the snow cannons. Here you will find a signpost indicating the crossroads.

(2) Head towards Plan Chardon, pass under the Trolliers ski lift and reach the ski slope. Cross it and continue along the relatively easy agricultural track. Go through the barrier and then walk alongside the old Trolllier chalets.

(3) Continue along the track and cross the wooded area to reach the crossroads before Plan Chardon.

(4) Continue left on the path towards Chard du Beurre. Pass the old chalet with its wooden shingles and continue to reach the groomed footpath, which is not marked on the map.

(5) Follow it to the right and you will reach the observation footbridge at the top of Chard du Beurre.

(6) Here, take theGRP® Tour du Beaufortain trail, marked in red and yellow, and continue to the trail junction marked by a signpost.

(7) Leave theGRP® here and turn left. Begin an easy climb to reach the Covetan chairlift.

(8) Cross afirst ski slope, then asecond. Walk past the mountain restaurant.

(9) Cross the Nant Rouge and then arrive at the Col des Saisies car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,658 m - Car park at - Col des Saisies
  2. 1 : km 0.22 - alt. 1,662 m - Summer toboggan run
  3. 2 : km 1.54 - alt. 1,787 m - Col de la Lézette
  4. 3 : km 2.69 - alt. 1,763 m - Le Trollier
  5. 4 : km 3.19 - alt. 1,786 m - Intersection at the forest exit
  6. 5 : km 3.92 - alt. 1,847 m - Fork in the groomed footpath
  7. 6 : km 4.17 - alt. 1,890 m - Chard du Beurre
  8. 7 : km 5.22 - alt. 1,736 m - GRP-path junction
  9. 8 : km 5.86 - alt. 1,743 m - Covetan chairlift
  10. 9 : km 7.05 - alt. 1,679 m - Nant Rouge
  11. S/E : km 7.58 - alt. 1,658 m - Car park at - Col des Saisies

Notes

Snowshoes depending on the season.
Walking sticks.
(6) at the summit of Chard du Beurre: toilets and picnic table.

Worth a visit

(6) Observation deck at the summit of Chard du Beurre

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
tebon
tebon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Good trails, exceptional views. Easy and enjoyable hike.

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jl1309m
jl1309m

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route is away from the ski slopes in a peaceful forest setting. It is just as enjoyable going up as it is coming down.

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roupillon
roupillon

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 : Yes

VERY PLEASANT EASY WALK

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lesrandosdujeudi
lesrandosdujeudi

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike, magnificent view from Chard du Beurre, breathtaking view from Pierra Manta to Charvin via Mont Blanc, the Aravis mountain range and so many other peaks.
The return trip is a bit of a slog, with descents and ascents all the way!

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Marc heur
Marc heur

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike in the woods. Beautiful view from the Chard du Beurre viewpoint.

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Géraud de BOISSET
Géraud de BOISSET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Walk taken on a gloomy June morning.
No technical difficulties, easy route and numerous directional signs.
The highlight of this route is the Chard du Beurre site and its belvedere, which has been converted into a balcony facing the Mont Blanc massif (with numerous benches and tables).
We hardly met anyone because the weather was quite overcast, but it is likely that in the summer season and in good weather, you will meet quite a few hikers and cyclists as we are in the heart of the Les Saisies ski area.
Nevertheless, it is a short walk that is very accessible to families in summer: it took us just under three hours, including a picnic at Chard.

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Géraud de BOISSET
Géraud de BOISSET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Walk taken on a gloomy June morning.
No technical difficulties, easy route and numerous directional signs.
The highlight of this route is the Chard du Beurre site and its belvedere, which has been converted into a balcony facing the Mont Blanc massif (with numerous benches and tables).
We hardly met anyone because the weather was quite overcast, but it is likely that in the summer season and in good weather, you will meet quite a few hikers and cyclists as we are in the heart of the Les Saisies ski area.
Nevertheless, it is a short walk that is very accessible to families in summer: it took us just under three hours, including a picnic at Chard.

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Toine
Toine

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant short hike with beautiful views from the Chard du Beurre viewpoint. However, there are many tourists who access it by chairlift!
The markings were unclear on the way back, but luckily the GPS route was correct.

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cavebonnerencontre
cavebonnerencontre

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A great walk, both for the eyes and the thighs. The only drawback is the lack of signposting on the first part of the route. Thank goodness for GPS.

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cat.car
cat.car

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little circular to do on the way up to the Col de la Lezette. The descent is longer and through the woods, making it easy to do on the way back. The view from Chard du Beurre is magnificent. An easy and very pleasant hike, with or without snowshoes depending on the season.

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Clemen
Clemen

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route with unobstructed views of the high peaks. Highly recommended!

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