On the ridges of Mont d'Or

An easy walk to do on a clear day to be sure of seeing the Mont Blanc massif. The elevation gain is reasonable. There are some slightly steep but short climbs, panoramic views, and the pleasure of reaching the Morond and admiring the landscape from the Mont d’Or.
Please note that you may have to cross meadows where cows graze freely.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.12 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 755 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 738 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 4,685 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4,081 ft

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Description of the walk

Yellow-Blue 24 markings

(S/E) From the southern end of the car park, take the access road heading south-west to reach the first signpost (on the right).

(1) After about 300m, leave the road and take the grassy path on the right. Cross the small metal footbridge. The path descends increasingly steeply north-westwards through meadows and copses towards the forest.

(2) At the T-junction at the end of the meadow, turn right. Continue along the path, which passes through several clearings in the forest: ski runs or ski-lift routes.
After the ski lift line, the forest becomes denser and the ground is very muddy!

(3) At the base of the Paradis chairlift, turn left onto the path, then immediately right onto the small road for about a hundred metres.

(4) Next, don’t miss the path that climbs up to the left near the chairlift. Cross the metal footbridges and begin the ascent. Stay on the main path at all times (trail number 6 “Cordillère”, blue sign). The trail skirts Le Morond to the west and emerges at the hairpin bend of a small road.

(5) Take this road to the right up to the summit of Le Morond. Enjoy the panoramic view and the orientation table.

(6) After the wooden railings at the viewpoint, take the very steep descent heading south-east towards the small lake. Walk along the right-hand side of the small lake.

(7) At the end of the lake, almost in line with it, head back up, following the yellow-blue and red-white markings. Follow this south-facing path back to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,649 ft - Mont d’Or car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.23 - alt. 4,547 ft - Grassy path on the right
  3. 2 : mi 0.78 - alt. 4,209 ft - Turn right at the T-junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.4 - alt. 4,104 ft - Start of the Paradis chairlift
  5. 4 : mi 1.58 - alt. 4,134 ft - Path on the left
  6. 5 : mi 2.22 - alt. 4,337 ft - On the right-hand side of the road
  7. 6 : mi 2.87 - alt. 4,652 ft - Le Morond
  8. 7 : mi 3.29 - alt. 4,432 ft - Path opposite
  9. S/E : mi 4.12 - alt. 4,652 ft - Car park - Mont d'Or

Notes

The descent from the Morond to the small lake is quite steep; a walking stick may be useful.
The Morond webcam.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 24 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 30011846

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2026
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 some superb views.

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User 30149252

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk

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Pou95
Pou95

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, starting on a path through the mountain pastures amidst groves of trees – very pleasant. A stop at the little lake is a must. The return journey along the ridges is superb.

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popolemy
popolemy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike in February 2025 with snowshoes because there was still a lot of snow. It was magnificent, with some stunning views. We started at point 6, Le Morond, because we came by ski lift and the road to La Grangette was closed/snowed in.

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selefifi
selefifi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike, varied landscapes, magnificent views, I recommend it

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User 4292374

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We decided to take the chairlift up to Morond and start the walk from there. So we did this beautiful loop along the ridges of Mont d'Or, starting at point 6. There are beautiful views and panoramas when you're up there. We climbed up to Mont d'Or for a picnic, which was wonderful. Be careful on sunny days, though, and don't forget to put on sunscreen. We got a little sunburned on this walk.
Thank you for this walk!

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randokarine
randokarine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk along the entire route, dotted with superb views and an enchanting, relaxing setting at Lake Morond, ideal for a break (several picnic tables available)

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Anneluna
Anneluna

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very beautiful and varied walk.

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EFr
EFr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Wonderful hike. Beautiful views, easy to do with the family

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Avugave
Avugave

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A minor issue at the ski lift arrival point and a bit too much tarmac road, but otherwise a lovely walk

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mamekiki
mamekiki

Glad you enjoyed it!

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Claudy k
Claudy k

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very nice route for beginners who want to start tackling hills. For me, there was just one muddy section due to forest clearing, but you quickly forget about it once you're past it and the view is amazing.

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sergec35
sergec35

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely hike in beautiful weather, no snow despite the season – very accessible – GPS track OK and yellow/blue markings

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hike25
hike25

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike to do in clear weather. Be sure to read the instructions carefully before setting off

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mamekiki
mamekiki

everyone has the right not to find the start of a hike, to get lost along the way, to turn back, to cut across fields or forests, to improvise another hike "on the spot". What matters in the end is walking, seeing beautiful views, and coming home having had a good time.

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