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Walking route: Les Cornettes de Bise from Chevenne

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
10.5 km
6h 30min
Very difficult

  • A common route for the Cornettes de Bise when you live in the upper Abondance valley. A long route with elevation gain, which leads into a sumptuous setting.

  • This hike is designed for sporty, good walkers. A number of exposed aerial passages require great vigilance. A good physical condition, an early start and a steady pace are the secrets to a successful hike.

    From the parking lot, head north on a wide track towards the Col de Vernaz. Cross the right bank of the Ruisseau de Chevenne and continue north-northeast.

    At a fork, turn right onto a path (leave the wide track and go left towards Crêt Pèzerin). Keep parallel to the stream, then...
    This hike is designed for sporty, good walkers. A number of exposed aerial passages require great vigilance. A good physical condition, an early start and a steady pace are the secrets to a successful hike.

    From the parking lot, head north on a wide track towards the Col de Vernaz. Cross the right bank of the Ruisseau de Chevenne and continue north-northeast.

    At a fork, turn right onto a path (leave the wide track and go left towards Crêt Pèzerin). Keep parallel to the stream, then turn away from it and, after a few hairpin bends, reach the Col de Vernaz.

    From the Col, head north towards La Calaz and climb a wide grassy ridge via a number of hairpin bends (steep slope). This brings you to the Chalet de La Calaz.

    Turn left (north-west) and continue up into the pastures, past the Saix de la Calaz and then the Rochers de Chaudin. At the edge of a combe to the north (Chaux du Milieu), reach a flat spot with yellow Swiss signposts.

    Continue west towards the Cornettes de Bise. Climb between rocks and lapiaz to reach the base of the summit. Turn right and, after several switchbacks, reach the summit.

    Return in the opposite direction on the same path to the Chalets de Chevenne parking lot (D/A).

    Marking details : Departmental signposting called P.D.I.P.R. on beige 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
    This hike is designed for sporty, good walkers. Several exposed aerial passages require a high degree of vigilance. A good level of fitness, an early start and a steady pace are the keys to a successful hike.

    From the parking lot, head north on a wide track towards the Col de Vernaz. Cross the right bank of the Ruisseau de Chevenne and continue north-northeast.

    At a fork, turn right onto a path (leave the wide track and go left towards Crêt Pèzerin). Keep parallel to the stream, then turn away from it and, after a few hairpin bends, reach the Col de Vernaz.

    From the Col, head north towards La Calaz and climb a wide grassy ridge via a number of hairpin bends (steep slope). This brings you to the Chalet de La Calaz.

    Turn left (north-west) and continue up into the pastures, past the Saix de la Calaz and then the Rochers de Chaudin. At the edge of a combe to the north (Chaux du Milieu), reach a flat spot with yellow Swiss signposts.

    Continue west towards the Cornettes de Bise. Climb between rocks and lapiaz to reach the base of the summit. Turn right and, after several switchbacks, reach the summit.

    Return in the opposite direction on the same path to the Chalets de Chevenne parking lot (D/A).
1095 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2332 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1220 m
  • Total positive elevation : 1095 m
  • Total negative elevation : -1095 m
  • Max positive elevation : 784 m
  • Min positive elevation : -2 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Free car park
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
    • Picnic area
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife.