Grand tour of the Crêtes de Seytroux

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Whether you are an experienced hiker or simply looking for a nature getaway, the grand tour of the Crêtes de Seytroux promises an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the mountain pastures and forests of the Vallée d'Aulps. Be sure to take in the abundant flora along the route, and you may even spot deer or chamois around a bend in the path. A 360° panorama awaits you from the summit of Pointe de la Gay, with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, Roc d'Enfer and all the surrounding peaks.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.91 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,418 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,415 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,906 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,855 ft
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Description of the walk

Please note that the road becomes passable for approximately 700 m before arriving at Les Culées

(S/E) From the "Les Culées" car park, take the forest track towards the Col de la Balme until you reach a crossroads.

(1) Turn right towards Col de la Balme until you reach a place called "Richefond".

(2) Continue to follow the signs for Col de Balme on the right.

(3) At Col de la Balme, take the path on the left towards Col de la Lanche and arrive at a fork below Pointe de la Balme.

(4) Turn left towards Pointe de la Balme and Col de la Lanche. You will arrive at Pointe de la Balme.

(5) Continue straight ahead on the trail to the Col de la Lanche.

(6) Continue straight ahead towards Pointe de la Gay to reach an intersection below it.

(7) Below Pointe de la Gay, follow the direction of Pointe de la Gay, to the left.

(8) At the highest point of the route (1,801 metres above sea level), follow the ridge to Col des Chavannes

(9) Descend the path on the left towards "Les Chavannes"

(10) At Les Chavannes, turn left towards "Dessus la Lanche" and continue straight ahead until you reach the hairpin bend in the track above La Lanche.

(11) At Dessus La Lanche, continue to the right towards "Vers les Crottes".

(12) At Vers les Crottes, head towards "Les Culées" and continue straight ahead until you reach Les Frasses.

(13) Go down the road on the right towards "Les Culées" and the crossroads you passed on the way there.

(1) Continue right towards the "Les Culées" car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,855 ft - Les Culées car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.34 - alt. 4,029 ft - Crossroads of the loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.67 - alt. 4,318 ft - Richefond
  4. 3 : mi 1.08 - alt. 4,738 ft - Col de la Balme
  5. 4 : mi 1.38 - alt. 4,954 ft - Below Pointe de la Balme
  6. 5 : mi 1.6 - alt. 5,220 ft - Pointe de la Balme
  7. 6 : mi 1.79 - alt. 5,046 ft - Col de la Lanche
  8. 7 : mi 2.17 - alt. 5,249 ft - Below Pointe de la Gay
  9. 8 : mi 2.77 - alt. 5,906 ft - Pointe de la Gay
  10. 9 : mi 3.45 - alt. 5,249 ft - Col des Chavannes (1598m)
  11. 10 : mi 3.95 - alt. 4,669 ft - Les Chavannes
  12. 11 : mi 5.16 - alt. 4,774 ft - Above La Lanche
  13. 12 : mi 5.32 - alt. 4,695 ft - Towards Les Crottes
  14. 13 : mi 6.32 - alt. 4,160 ft - Les Frasses
  15. S/E : mi 6.91 - alt. 3,855 ft - Les Culées car park

Notes

(4) Overhead passage before arriving at Pointe de la Balme.

(5) Chain on the descent from Pointe de la Balme.

(13) Narrow forest path on a steep slope. Stay alert.

Worth a visit

- Panoramic view from Pointe de la Gay.

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