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Walking route: Tour du Séchet

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
6.4 km
3h 50min
Hard

  • A hike in the heart of the Cornettes de Bise Natura 2000 site to discover the high mountain pastures of the Abondance valley and its exceptional natural environment..

  • A beautiful sporty hike where there is no lack of "photo" panoramas!

    At La Chapelle d'Abondance, from the Chevenne car park at 1 217 m, you will take the forest track which leads you to the Mens chalets (1 588 m).

    You will then reach the chalet de la Combe au Trot to reach the Pas de la Bosse (1 816 m).

    A magnificent view awaits you on the Bise valley, the Cornettes de Bise, and the Valais summits such as the Dents du Midi.

    The natural environment of the site is exceptional for...
    A beautiful sporty hike where there is no lack of "photo" panoramas!

    At La Chapelle d'Abondance, from the Chevenne car park at 1 217 m, you will take the forest track which leads you to the Mens chalets (1 588 m).

    You will then reach the chalet de la Combe au Trot to reach the Pas de la Bosse (1 816 m).

    A magnificent view awaits you on the Bise valley, the Cornettes de Bise, and the Valais summits such as the Dents du Midi.

    The natural environment of the site is exceptional for its fauna (ibex, mouflon, marmot, black grouse...) and its flora (gentian, martagon lily, paradise lily, arnica...).

    You will go back down to the chalets de la Cheneau and then join Chevenne.

    Marking details : Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panel and green writing.

    Map references : - Map guide to 65 walks and hikes in the Evian region and Abondance valley
    - Map of walking routes in the Portes du Soleil area in France and Switzerland
    - IGN TOP 25 No. 3528 ET Morzine Chablais Massif Portes du Soleil

    Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ Chevenne car park (1 217 m) in La Chapelle d'Abondance.
    1/ Cross the stone bridge on the left then take the forest track which leads you to the chalets of Mens (1 588 m).
    2/ Continue to the chalet de la Combe au Trot
    3/ Continue towards the Pas de la Bosse (1,816 m)
    4/ Go back down to the chalets de la Cheneau and join the Chevenne car park.
662 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1881 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1217 m
  • Total positive elevation : 662 m
  • Total negative elevation : -661 m
  • Max positive elevation : 662 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife.