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Walking itinerary : La Raille chalets loop

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
7.2 km
2h 50min
Hard

  • A hike that takes you to the Raille mountain pasture below the Cornettes de Bise.

  • From the village center, take the road towards Chevenne, which runs alongside a pleasant stream lined with old chalets, then towards La Plagne for around 1,200 m.

    A path leads through spruce forests and clearings to the Chalet de la Raille, an alpine pasture occupied in summer by herds of Abondance cows.

    From here, you'll enjoy splendid views of the Cornettes de Bise, Mont Chauffé, Mont Jorat, the Tavaneuse massif, Mont de Grange and the Dents du Midi.

    Return via the north combe...
    From the village center, take the road towards Chevenne, which runs alongside a pleasant stream lined with old chalets, then towards La Plagne for around 1,200 m.

    A path leads through spruce forests and clearings to the Chalet de la Raille, an alpine pasture occupied in summer by herds of Abondance cows.

    From here, you'll enjoy splendid views of the Cornettes de Bise, Mont Chauffé, Mont Jorat, the Tavaneuse massif, Mont de Grange and the Dents du Midi.

    Return via the north combe behind Chalet de la Raille. After a steep passage (secured by a chain), you descend towards Chevenne and then the village.

    Marking details : Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panels with green lettering.

    Tricky passages : The return is via a steep passage (secured by a chain).

    Map references : - Map-guide 65 walks and hikes in the Evian-Abondance valley region
    - Map of Portes du Soleil hiking trails in France and Switzerland
    - TOP 25 IGN N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil

    Whatever your hike, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first-aid kit, and clothing appropriate to the season and weather forecast.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    1/ Leave from La Chapelle d'Abondance tourist office.
    2/ Take the road towards "Chevenne", turn left towards "La Plagne".
    3/ Take the forest path on the right towards "La Raille".
    4/ You'll come to the forest track that leads to the Chalet de la Raille.
    5/ Return via the north combe behind Chalet de la Raille. After a steep passage (secured by a chain), you descend towards "Chevenne" and return to the village.
580 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1607 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1022 m
  • Total positive elevation : 580 m
  • Total negative elevation : -580 m
  • Max positive elevation : 577 m
  • Min positive elevation : -474 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds and wildlife.