Mayères and Tornieux mountain huts

Hello, Le Thylon
Thank you for this variation.
Best regards

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Date of your route : Apr 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

You can start the climb from the hamlet of Les Houches (park near the chapel), heading up past the Deramey chalets to reach the Mayères plateau, where you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc massif. Return via the forest track, as shown on the map.

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Hello Dd 3000
Thank you for your message.

To anyone wishing to go on this lovely walk, if you have any doubts about the condition of the path between points 1 and 2 in the description, please read the ‘Practical Information’ section. There is a way to avoid this section.

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Date of your route : Aug 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with beautiful scenery.
We got through the muddy section without any particular trouble, although you do need to be careful – it’s slippery!

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Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little round trip through the mountain pastures. We came across several herds of cows and really enjoyed the view of Mont Blanc. It only took us three hours to complete the round trip, including a few short breaks. The outward leg is mostly uphill, so the descent on the way back really takes it out of your knees.

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Hello My3
Thank you for your comment and your observation. Indeed, when it has rained, the path becomes muddy in places and can be slippery. There is a way to avoid this section between waypoints (1) and (2). Simply do not take the path indicated at point (1) and continue along the wider path. After passing the houses at “La Charmette”, take the 4x4 track on the left which passes WP (2).
It’s less technical or more comfortable, depending on how you look at it, but it’s clearer. It only adds about 500 metres to the route.
I’ll add this information to the route description.

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Date of your route : Dec 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely early-winter walk above the fog in the valley.
Not very busy at this time of year.
The path is muddy, so good walking boots are essential.

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