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Walking route: Mont Ouzon circuit - Gemet

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Bonnevaux
11.2 km
4h 50min
Hard

  • Starting from the village of Bonnevaux, a nice sporty hike that offers you a central panorama of the Chablais massif.

  • The hike begins in the center of the village of Bonnevaux. Head for Courbelanche, where a lovely panorama awaits you.

    You will then reach Ouzon Derrière Derrière and the Plan Champ pass.
    The descent takes you to the chalets d'Ouzon, where Abondance cheese is made, before reaching the Col du Corbier.

    On the descent to Bonnevaux, you'll pass by the chapel of Notre Dame des 7 douleurs and the Alpage du Muret, a sheepfold that produces a variety of ewe's milk cheeses.

    Alternatives: you...
    The hike begins in the center of the village of Bonnevaux. Head for Courbelanche, where a lovely panorama awaits you.

    You will then reach Ouzon Derrière Derrière and the Plan Champ pass.
    The descent takes you to the chalets d'Ouzon, where Abondance cheese is made, before reaching the Col du Corbier.

    On the descent to Bonnevaux, you'll pass by the chapel of Notre Dame des 7 douleurs and the Alpage du Muret, a sheepfold that produces a variety of ewe's milk cheeses.

    Alternatives: you can reach the summit of Mont Ouzon (duration: +1h15 ascent: + 230 m) and the summit of Sur Gémet (duration: + 30 min ascent: + 110 m).

    Marking details : Departmental signage called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panels with green lettering, and local signage with wooden panels.

    Tricky passages : The last 100 metres before reaching the summit are very steep.

    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.
  • Sustainable tourism
    To respect farming practices, natural areas and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a lead and pick up after them. Keep and sort your rubbish, stay on the paths and close the fences.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    1/ Car park of the Bonnevaux town hall

    2/ Take the path that goes up towards Essert. When you arrive at Les Rez, cross the road and take the path that goes up on your left. You arrive on a wide flat track, turn right then at the next sign, follow the path which goes up on the left.

    3/ Continue the ascent to Courbelanche.
    The path goes back down towards Ouzon behind and then goes up towards the Col de Plan Champ.

    Variation : there is a variation from the "Col de Planchamp" which allow you to go on the top.

    4/ Start the descent towards the Chalets d'Ouzon. Once you have passed the chalets, continue towards the Col du Corbier, you will reach a small road which will lead you to the old resort of Drouzin le Mont.

    5/ Go along the departmental road, past the artificial lake. Continue on the road until you reach the Chapelle Notre-Dame des 7 douleurs then take the path on your right. The descent is steep until you reach the road, which you walk up until you reach the Muret hairpin, from where you join the balcony path.

    6/ Follow the path until it widens. At the intersection, take the path going down on the right towards Les Rez. Cross the road and continue down to Bonnevaux.
1014 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1807 m
  • Minimum altitude : 916 m
  • Total positive elevation : 1014 m
  • Total negative elevation : -1014 m
  • Max positive elevation : 636 m
  • Min positive elevation : -557 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife.