Molard de Netru from Chancia

I suggest a short hike (about 1 hour) from Chancia to the small summit of Molard de Netru (491 m). There are some beautiful views to discover.

Details

1708323
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.13 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 177 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 177 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 496 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 303 m

Photos

Description of the walk

Update by the author on 05/08/2025: minor adjustment to the comment recommending not to head towards Molard de Netru at the start (S/E); the route includes a few steep slopes between points (2) and (3), which are easier to negotiate in the direction indicated.

The starting point is located in Chancia at a place called La Cize, Chemin de Nezan.

There are no signposts but the route is clearly visible.

(S/E): Go down Chemin de Nezan without heading towards Molard de Netru (this is the route taken on the way back), then continue to the small roundabout just after the cemetery.
Take the street on the right, then just after crossing Rue du Jura (D60E2), take Rue du Village located just opposite. Not far away, turn right onto Rue de la Fontaine. Very quickly, continue on a path that descends sharply into a small alley.
At the bottom, continue along a path on the right alongside the lake (nice views).

(1) A little further on, head towards the small beach near a restaurant, then continue straight ahead on a path running alongside the lake (more views).
You will come to a small road; turn right to cross a field at the edge and join the D60E2.

Yellow markings + signposts

(2) Cross this road. According to the signpost, you are now at a place called Sur la Charrière. Take the path towards Molard de Netru. It climbs relatively gently at first, then much more steeply for a short while (there are some steps in poor condition).
Higher up, you will reach a beautiful viewpoint over Lac de Coiselet. 50 metres further on, you will arrive at the summit of Molard de Netru

(3). Summit of Molard de Netru. There is a beautiful viewpoint on the right.
Continue along the trail towards Lantenne (l'Antenne according to the signpost). Be careful, some sections may be slippery. At the T-junction, turn right.

(4) The trail quickly joins a track at a place called Lantenne. Turn right towards Chancia to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 351 m - La Cize in Chancia
  2. 1 : km 0.85 - alt. 308 m - Beach
  3. 2 : km 1.43 - alt. 315 m - Crossing the D60E2
  4. 3 : km 2.08 - alt. 492 m - Molard de Netru
  5. 4 : km 2.8 - alt. 365 m - Lieu-dit Lantenne
  6. S/E : km 3.13 - alt. 351 m - Place called La Cize in Chancia

Notes

Hiking boots are recommended.

Nature does not appreciate your rubbish. Please take it with you!

It is recommended to follow the route in the direction indicated: the slopes are steep at times between points (2) and (3) and are easier to navigate in this direction.

Worth a visit

Lac de Coiselet: read more here

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
torix
torix
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice trail, very quiet. I only saw five people on the entire route. I did it backwards, so be careful on the descent in that direction, as it's slippery even in dry weather (dirt and rocks). Walking sticks are a good idea. Superb view at the top.

Machine-translated

Pdecap
Pdecap

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very nice route, which I accidentally did backwards. I wasn't sure I was in the right place at the start, but I saw a sign for Le Mollard, so I followed it and realised much later that I was doing the loop backwards. Beautiful views at Le Mollard, and it was lovely along the lake.

Machine-translated

DAFDOLFY
DAFDOLFY

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

beautiful hike, I struggled on the climb (points 2 and 3) as there were no log steps. Hiking poles are recommended to make the climb easier. The view from the top is fantastic!

Machine-translated

ctrochain
ctrochain

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The climb from point 2 to point 3 is the most difficult part. It should be noted that the wooden steps are poor and missing in some places. Walking sticks were a great help. I should point out that I am a novice hiker. Apart from that, the views are very nice.

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.