A walk around the Cordon ski area

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A short, quick walk around the tiny Cordon ski area and its magnificent views.
Excellent value for effort in terms of the views.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.58 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 817 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 817 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,046 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4,229 ft
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Description of the walk

From the entrance to Cordon, follow the ski area to reach a car park which marks the end of the tarmac road. Please note that the rear of the car park belongs to the restaurant.

(S/E) Head up the track that runs alongside the road. It ends with a right-hand bend, leading to the top station of the ski lift,

(1) Cross the route of the two L’Herney ski lifts, then the Fieux ski lift at their top stations.
Start the descent opposite to reach the junction with theGRP® Tour du Pays du Mont-Blanc trail.

(2) Turn right here and you’ll immediately come to another junction.

(3) Leave theGRP® and turn right onto the path leading downhill. Cross the Fieux ski lift and then the L’Hermey ski lifts to return to the ski lift car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,229 ft - Frébouge ski lifts car park, viewed from above
  2. 1 : mi 0.67 - alt. 5,046 ft - L’Hermey top station
  3. 2 : mi 0.89 - alt. 4,843 ft - GRP No. 1 junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.02 - alt. 4,590 ft - GRP No. 2 junction
  5. S/E : mi 1.58 - alt. 4,229 ft - Frébouge ski lift car park, viewed from above

Notes

(S/E) Enjoy the panoramic view from the car park.
A mainly shaded walk.
The climb is a bit steep, and the start of the descent is a bit steep.

Worth a visit

(S/E) ‘Le Refuge’ restaurant with a panoramic terrace in the car park.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 20068005

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A climb with a significant elevation gain over just a few kilometres.
Lovely views and an easy return journey

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dvarlet
dvarlet
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A steep climb up a stony path, and a steep descent through the woodland. Lots of tree roots… walking sticks are a good idea to avoid slipping.
A pleasant walk with lovely views over the village of Cordon, the valley beyond Sallanches and Mont Blanc!

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