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Morzinette
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.53 mi -
Average duration: 6h 55 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 3,960 ft -
Descent: - 3,763 ft -
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Highest point: 6,690 ft -
Lowest point: 3,192 ft
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 3,327 ft - Start on Route du Vieux Moulin
- 1 : mi 0.07 - alt. 3,314 ft - Turn left onto Nyon Car Park
- 2 : mi 0.11 - alt. 3,317 ft - Turn slight right
- 3 : mi 0.79 - alt. 3,192 ft - Turn right onto Avenue de Joux Plane, D 28
- 4 : mi 0.82 - alt. 3,192 ft - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Route de la Manche, D 338
- 5 : mi 0.89 - alt. 3,212 ft - Turn slight left onto Route de la Manche, D 338
- 6 : mi 0.93 - alt. 3,215 ft - Turn sharp right onto Route de la Mernaz
- 7 : mi 1.03 - alt. 3,268 ft - Turn left
- 8 : mi 2.19 - alt. 3,671 ft - Turn sharp right
- 9 : mi 2.71 - alt. 4,193 ft - Turn right
- 10 : mi 2.89 - alt. 4,472 ft - Turn sharp right
- 11 : mi 3.79 - alt. 5,240 ft - Turn right
- 12 : mi 3.88 - alt. 5,315 ft - Keep left
- 13 : mi 6.55 - alt. 3,727 ft - Turn sharp right
- E : mi 7.53 - alt. 3,507 ft
Other walks in the area
Les Hauts-Forts from Morzine
Visorando Member
5.86 mi
+4,541 ft
-4,521 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Morzine (Haute-Savoie)
This route is the longest but the least exposed way to reach the highest point of the French Chablais (2,466 m).
Please note that the sections along the ridges and the pass at the Col de l’Encarnette may not be suitable for those prone to vertigo.
The Tour des Chavannes via the Col de Joux Plane
7.52 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,480 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Les Gets (Haute-Savoie)
This hike allows you to discover the Les Gets ski resort. It offers beautiful panoramic views of the Les Gets, Morzine and Samoens valleys. Route through the forest or mid-mountain, passing by the Col and Lac de Joux Plane.
The Pointe d'Angolon via the Arête de Chamossière
9.30 mi
+2,664 ft
-3,973 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Les Gets (Haute-Savoie)
A circular loop around the resort of Les Gets with an ascent to the Pointe d’Angolon, where the panorama is superb, offering views of: the Fiz and Aravis ranges, the Mont Blanc massif in the background and the Dents du Midi. You can also see Morzine clearly and a stretch of Lake Geneva.
The climb to Pointe d’Angolon is a good introduction to ridge trails as it is slightly exposed, with cables at one point. However, the route is never difficult.
Crêtes de Super-Morzine from Morzine
5.63 mi
+846 ft
-869 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Morzine (Haute-Savoie)
From Morzine, take the ski lifts to quickly gain altitude and enjoy the fresh air. The trail takes you along the ridges, between flower-filled mountain pastures and spectacular views of Avoriaz, Lake Montriond and the surrounding mountains. Accessible and varied, this walk offers impressive viewpoints, flower-filled passages and the chance to stop for a bite to eat at the mountain restaurant. An ideal hike for getting away from it all with family or friends, while enjoying the mountains at a leisurely pace.
The Pointe d'Angolon
5.99 mi
+2,188 ft
-2,185 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful circular route, starting right next to the Col de Joux Plane. The Pointe d’Angolon and the ridge walk leading to it offer exceptional panoramic views.
On the ridges of Joux Plane to La Bourgeoise
2.59 mi
+699 ft
-673 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
This hike includes some vertiginous passages on the ridges between Col de Joux Plane and La Bourgeoise, overlooking Samoëns and the Giffre valley.
Pointe de Nyon from Joux Plane
4.98 mi
+2,146 ft
-2,152 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from the Col de Joux Plane, this hike crosses the ski slopes descending from the Pointe d'Angolon (Domaine des Gets). The climb to the Pointe de Nyon offers beautiful views of the Les Gets resort and Morzine. At the summit, there is a superb view of the Haut Giffre peaks (orientation table).
Randonnée sur la crête de la Pointe de Chamossière, Lac de Joux Plan, Les Gets
3.60 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,325 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
Un circuit qui comprend une superbe randonnée sur une crête avec vue sur la vallée glaciaire de Samoëns et Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, tout en étant dominé par le Mont Blanc.
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