Thematic route: In the footsteps of the Chamois

Sport
Pedestrian sports
Course

Elevation : 1270m

Route du Clos Baron, Lieu-dit Plan des Feux, 74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance

DepartureLa Chapelle-d'Abondance
Distance6.6 km
Difference in height368 m
Elevation1270 m
Minimum altitude1291 m
Maximum altitude1658 m
Total positive elevation369 m
Total negative elevation-369 m

SUR LES TRACES DU CHAMOIS

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A superb easy and fun mountain walk where you will discover, through panels and games, the life of the Mont de Grange chamois.

Starting from the Plan des Feux, this hike goes towards the chalets of Pertuis, in the Mont de Grange hunting reserve which has hundreds of chamois and mouflons, but also marmots. It allows you to learn about the alpine fauna thanks to 9 fun and educational panels. Marking details : In the Abondance valley, you will find 3 types of markings: • local markup on wooden panel, • the departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. (Departmental Plan of Promenade Routes and Hiking) on beige metal panel and green writing, • the FFRP markup (French Federation of Hiking), red and white mark for GR® (Grande Randonnée), red and yellow mark for RP® (Randonnée de Pays). Along this path, you will find 9 fun and educational panels concerning the life of the Chamois in the Mont de Grange hunting reserve. Map references : Map of the Portes du Soleil hiking trails in France and Switzerland TOP 25 N°3528 ET

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ Departure from the Plan des Feux parking lot.
1/ Take the direction " Plaine Joux " and " Chalets de Pertuis ".
2/ Follow the itinerary by following the signs "Sur les traces du Chamois".
3/ On the path, take on your left the path that goes up in the direction of " Chalets de Pertuis ".
The itinerary is an out-and-back on the same path.

Plain text period

From 01/06 to 30/09.
The route is accessible outside periods of snowfall or bad weather. You are strongly advised to check access conditions with the Tourist Office. The route is potentially available for access during Spring, Summer and Autumn.

Subject to favorable weather.