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Walking itinerary : Resse loop

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
9.1 km
3h 45min
Hard

  • A beautiful hike to La Chapelle d'Abondance, offering superb views of the Cornettes de Bise and the Abondance valley.

  • This hike starts from La Chapelle d'Abondance and takes in the Cornettes de Bise nature reserve, a Natura 2000 site.

    2 possible departures: parking de Chevenne or le Blanchet.

    You'll pass through Chevenne, take a pastoral track and then a path towards the Col de Vernaz at the foot of the imposing Cornettes de Bise mountain. At the pass, a magnificent view of its southern face awaits you.

    You'll then reach the Col de Resse and the Chalets de Resse.

    Return via a fairly steep path...
    This hike starts from La Chapelle d'Abondance and takes in the Cornettes de Bise nature reserve, a Natura 2000 site.

    2 possible departures: parking de Chevenne or le Blanchet.

    You'll pass through Chevenne, take a pastoral track and then a path towards the Col de Vernaz at the foot of the imposing Cornettes de Bise mountain. At the pass, a magnificent view of its southern face awaits you.

    You'll then reach the Col de Resse and the Chalets de Resse.

    Return via a fairly steep path through Les Barnettes to the Blanchet parking lot, or via an intermediate path to the Chevenne parking lot.

    Beautiful panoramic views await you on this route.

    2 possible departures:
    Parking le Blanchet: altitude difference: 700 m duration: 3h45.
    Parking de Chevenne: altitude difference: 600 m duration: 3h15.

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

    Tricky passages : To cross a steep passage towards the Col de Resse, you will need to use a handrail (chain) for a short distance.

    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 the right clothing for your outing, depending on the season and weather forecast.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ Parking Le Blanchet.
    1/ Walk along the "Chevenne" footpath.
    2/ Follow the forest path on your left towards "Chevenne".
    3/ At the "Chevenne" parking lot, take the right-hand path towards the "Col de Vernaz".
    4/ At the pass, turn right towards "Col de Resse".
    5/ Then head for the chalets de Resse and Plan de Resse.
    6/ Return along the path through Les Barmettes to the Blanchet parking lot.
    To reach the Chevenne parking lot, take the path on your right after passing the Plan de Resse, in the direction of Chalets de Chevenne.

    This route is not recommended without suitable equipment if snow persists, as the passages in the couloirs and on certain slopes are very exposed.
1152 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1874 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1130 m
  • Total positive elevation : 1152 m
  • Total negative elevation : -992 m
  • Max positive elevation : 737 m
  • Min positive elevation : -737 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
    • Picnic area
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds and wildlife.