On the ridges of Joux Plane to La Bourgeoise

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This hike includes some vertiginous passages on the ridges between Col de Joux Plane and La Bourgeoise, overlooking Samoëns and the Giffre valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.17 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 213 m
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    Descent: - 205 m
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    Highest point: 1,882 m
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    Lowest point: 1,691 m
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Before climbing the ridge, enjoy the view of Mont Blanc.
View of the Giffre Valley and Mont Blanc
Snow-covered path at the start
Ridge path (2)

Description of the walk

The hike starts from Col de Joux Plane. Park in the car park by the lake.

(S/E) Head east on a path that leads to Pointe de Chamossière.

(1) After about a hundred metres, continue eastwards. Then climb east-southeast towards the ridge. This climb is wet and slippery even in the height of summer.

(2) Follow the narrow ridge path to the right (south) (beware of the steep cliff on your left). Reach Pointe de Chamossière.

(3) Descend on the other side (south) and reach a small pass (elevation 1742). Note our destination to the south: the Croix de la Bourgeoise.

(4) Take the path south, which leads away from the ridge and gradually descends towards the cross.

(5) Retrace your steps back to the small pass.

(4) Take the path to the north-west that passes directly below the Pointe de Chamossière.

(1) At the junction you took on the way up, turn left and return to the Col de Joux Plane (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,691 m - Col de Joux Plane
  2. 1 : km 0.13 - alt. 1,696 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 0.74 - alt. 1,802 m - Ridge
  4. 3 : km 0.99 - alt. 1,881 m - Pointe de Chamossière
  5. 4 : km 1.71 - alt. 1,743 m - small pass
  6. 5 : km 2.1 - alt. 1,768 m - La Bourgeoise
  7. S/E : km 4.17 - alt. 1,691 m - Arrival

Notes

Take care on the first part of the hike, which is wet and slippery, and on the vertiginous passages along the ridge between (2) and (3).

Worth a visit

From La Bourgeoise (5), enjoy panoramic views of Samoens and the Griffre Valley.
There is also an extensive panorama from Pointe de Chamossière (3).

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Caillou74
Caillou74

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An interesting hike with beautiful views, also a paragliding launch site. Not very difficult, just a little caution is needed with young children (steep drop along the trail).

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Tuntyn81
Tuntyn81

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent view of Mont Blanc…👍👍

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tannota
tannota
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It climbs steeply at the start, so this section is less busy. Be careful if it has rained, as it can be slippery.
Thesecond part is really easy, with many more people joining the Bourgeoise via the track.

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Laurenger
Laurenger

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

180 metres of elevation gain but concentrated over a short distance => it's a serious climb. We did the hike quite early in the morning without too much sun and heat, and in August it was fine. I imagine that earlier in the season, the path is more slippery. The average difficulty rating is justified. On the other hand, there's no problem with the vertigo factor between 2 and 3. I even think that the descent to La Bourgeoise is more impressive.
Otherwise, it's a beautiful walk, not too long, and the 1 hour 40 minutes is accurate.

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TuckVortex
TuckVortex

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful view of Mont Blanc upon arrival and throughout the hike!

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Catherine94
Catherine94
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike through flower-filled meadows of impressive diversity.
The climb up to the ridge is steep but easy (in dry weather). You need to be careful because it's steep on the left, but it's very doable.
However, I would not recommend it with young children.
The rest of the hike is easy.
At the orientation table, there are lots of people enjoying a leisurely break.
I highly recommend this magnificent hike among the flowers.

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Chollet Alain
Chollet Alain

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

difficult to find 1 to 2 (no actual path)
do not go backwards (4 to 3 very steep)
1 to 5 and back very easy without going through 3 and 2

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noelle martin
noelle martin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Still lots of snow at this time of year. A little difficult to find the path at the start in the snow. Not always easy to walk without snowshoes, but the arrival at La Bourgeoise is worth the effort.
Magnificent view of Mont Blanc and the Giffre Valley.
We took the same route back.

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alawag
alawag

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

great walk
and a great inn run by the lovely Mrs Rolande

and lots of cyclists (Col de Joux-Plane)

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Viso@$#01
Viso@$#01

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely, not too difficult walk to get back into shape. To reach the ridge, it is possible to take a lower route.

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