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Dranse d'Abondance (rivière) walks
Dranse d'Abondance and the Ruisseau des Mattes waterfalls
Visorando Member
5.09 mi
+817 ft
-820 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
Discover the banks of the Dranse d'Abondance from La Chapelle d'Abondance towards Châtel and two beautiful waterfalls on the Ruisseau des Mattes.
On the banks of the Dranse, see practical information.
Les Mattes via Les Boudimes
5.88 mi
+2,723 ft
-2,710 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Châtel (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful hike to the Boudimes nature reserve, where you may spot chamois depending on the season, followed by a climb to the Mattes mountain pastures accompanied by the sound of bells and marmots whistling.
Forests and mountain pastures follow one another to our great delight, with superb views of the mountains surrounding the villages of Châtel and La Chapelle-d'Abondance, then passing at the foot of Mont de Grange (2,432 m) and its rocky ridges.
You are in a protected area! See the regulations in the practical information section.
Tête de Lindaret and Col de Bassachaux from Pré-la-Joux
5.62 mi
+2,208 ft
-2,198 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Châtel (Haute-Savoie)
An easy summer hike in the playground of downhill mountain bikers. Panoramic views of Lake Montriond, Lake Geneva and the Portes du Soleil ski area. Descent via theGR®5and a forest path.
You are in a protected area! See the regulations in the practical information section.
The Queyset reservoir
4.90 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,539 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Châtel (Haute-Savoie)
A short round-trip walk to the Queyset reservoir. Two tables are available around the reservoir for a picnic break. The short but steep climb through the forest should not be underestimated.
Betzalin and Covagnes chalets
4.50 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,699 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Châtel (Haute-Savoie)
A walk that is mostly through woodland but offers beautiful views both towards Châtel and the Chalets de Lens. Ideal for a half-day walk on a hot day.
You are in a protected area! See the regulations in the practical information section.
Mont de Grange as seen from Pré-La-Joux
8.80 mi
+3,757 ft
-3,766 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Châtel (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from Châtel, the climb to this summit offers a superb 360° panorama, notably of Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc massif. The route starts in the woods. The final section is exposed along the long Arête de Coicon. At the top, snowfields may remain even in the height of summer.
You are in a protected area! Please see the regulations in the practical information section.
Tour of the Bois des Granges forest starting from Abondance
6.20 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,220 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
Hike, half road, half trail, loop, starting from the village centre, which offers several viewpoints of Pointe d'Autigny, Mont Jora, Mont de Grange and Mont Chauffé.
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.