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Walking route: Mont de Grange from Abondance - Saint Théodule Chapel

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Abondance
12.8 km
5h
Hard

  • The Mont de Grange (2432 m) is one of the most famous of the Massif du Chablais. At its summit, you will discover a view on the whole valley of Abondance, the mountains of the region, the lake of Geneva and the Mont-Blanc.

  • Mont de Grange is a 3,000-hectare nature reserve, classified Natura 2000. It's also a hunting reserve where deer, chamois, roe deer, mouflons, marmots, black grouse, ptarmigan and golden eagles live side by side... You can easily observe them early in the morning.
    This hike also invites you to discover wild flora such as martagon lily, paradise lily, alpine columbine, gentian and genepi.

    This challenging hike starts at Saint Théodule, Follebin in Abondance. You'll walk alongside the...
    Mont de Grange is a 3,000-hectare nature reserve, classified Natura 2000. It's also a hunting reserve where deer, chamois, roe deer, mouflons, marmots, black grouse, ptarmigan and golden eagles live side by side... You can easily observe them early in the morning.
    This hike also invites you to discover wild flora such as martagon lily, paradise lily, alpine columbine, gentian and genepi.

    This challenging hike starts at Saint Théodule, Follebin in Abondance. You'll walk alongside the Chapelle Saint Théodule.
    You then head for the Bailly and Jouly mountain chalets, on a carriage road overlooking Lac des Plagnes, with a magnificent view of Entre-Deux-Pertuis and Roc de Tavaneuse.

    You'll then reach the Lenlevay chalets, where Abondance cows graze on the mountain pastures during the summer season.

    You then take the GR5 path towards La Chapelle and the Crête de Coincon, a fairly steep path that leads to the summit of Mont de Grange. An orientation table shows you the various peaks of the French and Swiss Alps and the Jura.

    Alternative: the climb can also be made from Pré la Joux in Châtel.

    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/ Car park of "Saint Théodule" at "Follebin" in Abondance.
    1/ Follow the path that leads to the Saint Théodule chapel and then take the direction of the "Chalets de Bailly" and the "Chalets du Jouly" by a carriage road.
    2/ Then join the chalets of "Lenlevay".
    3/ Take the path that goes up on the left, it is the GR5 in the direction of the "Crête de Coincon".
    4/ After about 200 metres, take the path that goes up in the forest on the left "Crête de Coincon".
    5/ Follow the path along the ridge, it will lead you to the top of the Mont de Grange.
1051 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2393 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1344 m
  • Total positive elevation : 1051 m
  • Total negative elevation : -1051 m
  • Max positive elevation : 448 m
  • Min positive elevation : -601 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Car park
    • Orientation board
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife.