Les Chalets des Auges

A magnificent snowshoe hike that is relatively well known on the Glières plateau, a hotspot of the Resistance. This hike offers magnificent panoramic views.

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.66 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 5 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 446 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 447 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,801 m
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    Lowest point: 1,407 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Start from the car park near the Maison du Plateau (D55 road).

(1) Descend the slope towards the south-east, crossing a few cross-country ski trails. Climb up opposite in the undergrowth, still heading south-east.

(2) You will arrive at a flat area before Plan des Mouilles. Then veer slightly more to the east (on the left, still generally south-east). Then climb up through the undergrowth along a winding path.

(3) At Plan du Loup, climb eastwards up a steep slope towards Pas du Loup.

(4) Pass it and arrive at the Glières plateau, where you can enjoy a magnificent view. Continue northeast on a vast, slightly undulating snow-covered plateau.

(5) You will arrive at the Chalets des Auges after a short descent. Return via the same route to Plan du Loup.

(3) Then turn right into the valley through the undergrowth (north-west). This path is on the other side of the valley from the ascent route.

(2) At Plan des Mouilles, cross the uphill path but continue west to the Chalet des Mouilles.

(6) Then follow a farm track that can be seen under the snow.

(7) At an altitude of 1,465 metres, leave this path on the right, heading north-northeast slightly up the slope.

(8) Descend into the valley, veering left, then climb north-northwest to arrive at the starting point near the Maison du Plateau (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,435 m - Car park near the Maison du Plateau
  2. 1 : km 0.3 - alt. 1,419 m - Head south-east.
  3. 2 : km 1.1 - alt. 1,524 m - Plan des Mouilles
  4. 3 : km 1.77 - alt. 1,668 m - Plan du Loup
  5. 4 : km 2.27 - alt. 1,764 m - Pas du Loup
  6. 5 : km 3.55 - alt. 1,760 m - Chalets des Auges
  7. 6 : km 6.45 - alt. 1,505 m - Chalet des Mouilles
  8. 7 : km 6.79 - alt. 1,467 m - Right at elevation 1465
  9. 8 : km 7.19 - alt. 1,448 m - Descent into the valley
  10. S/E : km 7.66 - alt. 1,434 m - Car park near the Maison du Plateau

Notes

Before setting off, check the avalanche risk at the Maison du Plateau and/or consult the notices. There is a risk of avalanches between Plan du Loup (3) and Pas du Loup (4). The slopes above the route are very steep and covered with snow. If there is a risk, do not attempt the hike. Be equipped with an avalanche transceiver for this hike, even if there are no apparent risks.

Worth a visit

On the plateau, enjoy the magnificent 360-degree panorama, including the view of Mont Blanc.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Claude L.
Claude L.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The circuit is very wet at the start in the first wooded section. There is a high risk of slipping.

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annievilliers
annievilliers

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

a somewhat challenging hike (with snowshoes), but the view is breathtakingly beautiful (the snow-covered Aravis mountains and Mont Blanc perched atop them like a nun's hat (the cake).

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Nousky38
Nousky38

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike, offering magnificent views from the top of the plateau in good weather.

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GARADETEL
GARADETEL

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The view from Les Chalets des Auges is superb, even if the persistent clouds prevented us from seeing the Mont Blanc range. But what a nightmare it was to walk through the wooded area, both on the way up and on the way down: mud, mud, mud... pontoons in poor condition, a fallen spruce tree, a landslide!!!
Frankly, the view from the summit deserves better access conditions... even if you are well shod and equipped with walking sticks!!!___

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PaChavent
PaChavent

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Satisfactory.

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Toine
Toine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, the hamlet of Les Auges is ideally located for a picnic. Superb views of the surrounding mountains.

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ecollo
ecollo

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The route is described for snowshoeing. In summer, at point 7, you have to cross through the fields, and the path is not marked.
Otherwise, it is a lovely walk with a beautiful view of the Aravis mountains

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So73
So73

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great hike, you can't miss the view, but the elevation gain is more like 500 metres
Best done early in the morning to fully enjoy the tranquillity of this magnificent landscape

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Mbs74
Mbs74

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike to do on foot in summer, but not in winter with snowshoes.
Not particularly difficult, but slippery in the first section – passage through undergrowth with lots of roots and wooden bridges.
Return via the left-hand variant at Les Mouilles, passing by the Gaec farm and part of the 4x4 trail
However, the walking times shown are quite inaccurate.
The panorama is magnificent with a splendid view of the Aravis mountains

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odile61
odile61

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

magnificent view of the Aravis and Mont Blanc, beautiful atmosphere with all these chalets buried under the snow!

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Monicapatata
Monicapatata

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike, easy, a little elevation gain, magnificent views.

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Crapet
Crapet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

This snowshoe hike has become a classic. In fact, we met at least 200 people (it was a Sunday during the holidays).
It's excellent thanks to the variety of terrain, superb scenery and historical appeal of the hamlet of Les Auges.
It's a hike you'll want to do again and again.

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Deuxpattes
Deuxpattes

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

To easily find the starting point: go to the "Nordic Ski Centre" (Maison du Plateau: not found); go down the stairs. At the bottom, you will immediately see the sign for "Les Auges" and 3 metres further on, "Chalets des Auges".

Otherwise, it's splendid!

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BERTHET Christian
BERTHET Christian

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

On a beautiful winter Sunday during the holidays, there were lots of people around... Once we found the starting point, which took a little time, the difficulty of the climb was rewarded by the beauty of the site. The view of the Aravis mountain range is magnificent, and even if you don't go all the way to the chalets, the hike is superb. On the way back, we took a detour so we wouldn't have to descend the same way we had climbed. A very beautiful hike, planned for a long time. A very beautiful day.
Thanks to Visorando, without whom the outings would be less enjoyable, both in terms of preparation and on the ground.

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