The Belvédère du Christ Roi from the Chapelle du Parc

A pleasant hike, with the Christ Roi viewpoint offering a beautiful panorama of the Aravis and La Clusaz, through the forest to the Mouilles meadow, then back around a rocky outcrop.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 431 m
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    Descent: - 430 m

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    Highest point: 1,384 m
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    Lowest point: 1,023 m

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Description of the walk

Parking on the left on the D 909 coming from Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, shortly before arriving at La Clusaz (directional arrow sign).

(S/E) From the car park, climb the stairway that leads to the small chapel. From there, the path climbs in regular zigzags. During the ascent, pass a wooden footbridge on your right. Then, at the communal signpost, continue to the right towards La Clusaz. The path remains level and then descends slightly to a chalet.

(1) The signpost is located at the right-hand corner of the chalet. Continue along this path, now following the direction of Christ Roi (several directional signs).

(2) At Christ Roi, continue right towards La Clusaz. The path descends a few hairpin bends, then climbs again to reach a point called Les Domaines. Turn right towards Belvédère des Perrieres. At the next intersection, keep left and climb (leaving Chemin des Drayères on your right). At the end of the climb, you will come to a T-junction at a place called Sur la Perrière.

(3) Turn right onto a relatively level path. Keep heading east-northeast, ignore a path on the left and continue to the signpost for "Les Mouilles Ouest".

(4) Turn left towards Saint-Jean. After descending a small valley in the forest, you will come to a tarmac road.

(5) Follow this road to the left and downhill for about 300 metres. Take thefirst path on the left, which soon turns right and then becomes a footpath. You will reach a fork in the path.

(6) Continue straight ahead and descend along a rocky ridge until you reach a sign marked 1160 m. Head towards La Clusaz. The path first turns right (north), then back to the left (south-west). Cross a carriage road, rejoin it a little further down and follow it to the left.

(7) Join a small road and follow it to the right, continuing downhill. You will come out onto the D 909. Follow it to the left until you reach the chapel car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,028 m - Car park D 909 - Chapelle du Parc (La Clusaz)
  2. 1 : km 0.85 - alt. 1,139 m - Chalet - trailhead
  3. 2 : km 0.99 - alt. 1,156 m - Christ Roi
  4. 3 : km 2.19 - alt. 1,350 m - On La Perrière. Near the oratory and the - Belvédère du Christ Roi
  5. 4 : km 3.22 - alt. 1,371 m - "Les Mouilles Ouest" signpost
  6. 5 : km 3.79 - alt. 1,328 m - Road
  7. 6 : km 4.55 - alt. 1,266 m - Intersection
  8. 7 : km 5.7 - alt. 1,060 m - Small tarmac road
  9. S/E : km 6.3 - alt. 1,027 m - Car park D 909 - Nom (torrent) - Affluent du Fier

Notes

Good footwear is recommended.

In winter:
The return under the rocky outcrop is tricky if there is snow.
Some areas may be icy in freezing conditions.
Small crampons may be useful in this case.

It is possible to reach the Col des Mouilles (6) via the Mouilles Pass, provided that the meadow is not fenced off due to the presence of sheep and, above all, sheepdogs.

Worth a visit

Christ the King viewpoint, wooden sculpture.
The Parc chapel.
Visit to La Clusaz.
Lac des Confins.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
monal
monal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant short circuit that can be completed at a leisurely pace in half a day. The passage under the rock bar requires a little care. Beautiful view of La Clusaz from the viewpoint.

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lesmontagnards
lesmontagnards

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The climb up to Mouilles Ouest is more pleasant than the return trip. On the way up, there is a lovely view of La Clusaz and the Aravis mountain range. On the way back, at the rocky outcrop, the path was steep at the bends and wet, despite zigzagging. There was no sign at 1,160 metres, and no markings at the forest road. Fortunately, the description was accurate. Overall, we were satisfied with this hike.

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User 10962493

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Difficult to understand on the phone as 2 routes indicated. But a nice, uncomplicated ride.

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squale69006
squale69006

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk overlooking the village and offering superb views.

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Laury.O
Laury.O

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A really enjoyable hike! Done under a beautiful blanket of snow. It's uphill at the start but not particularly difficult, and the snow-covered scenery is truly magnificent. We were alone in the world, but that may not be the case in high season. I highly recommend it!

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Noemierssl
Noemierssl

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We went on this hike when it had snowed for the first time this autumn. The landscape was truly magical, with the autumn colours mingling with the snow, which became denser as we climbed higher. We were alone in the world when we reached the peak of the hike – pure bliss!

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jps
jps

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Steep trail. A beautiful hike after a night of snowfall.
I recommend it.
Thanks to Visorando
jps

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sigma68
sigma68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great hike with some tricky sections, but nothing you can't handle... Just take it slow.
Be careful around km 6, where fir trees have fallen across the path, blocking three downhill bends (as of 20 July 2022). The problem is known, as barrier tape has been put up. You have to cut across for about ten metres to get back onto the path.
It's a shame about the last 100 metres of the hike, which require you to take a counter-bend on the busy main road to reach the car park.
Do not do this hike with young children (minimum age 12).

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