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Walking route: Mouet loop from Sevan

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
7.8 km
3h 15min
Medium

  • This hike in the heights of the Abondance valley takes you to the Chalets du Mouet and the Pointe de Recon. A beautiful panorama of the valley's peaks and the Swiss Alps awaits you!

  • A hike offering panoramic views of the entire Abondance valley and the Swiss peaks.

    From the Sevan parking lot (1,590 m), the hike begins with a forest path leading to the chalet du Mouet. You'll then follow a long path on the balcony of the valley, with a superb panorama of Mont de Grange. You're on the Portes du Soleil walking tour.

    You'll then make a return trip to the Pointe de Recon, where a panoramic view of the entire French and Swiss Chablais awaits you at the summit.

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    A hike offering panoramic views of the entire Abondance valley and the Swiss peaks.

    From the Sevan parking lot (1,590 m), the hike begins with a forest path leading to the chalet du Mouet. You'll then follow a long path on the balcony of the valley, with a superb panorama of Mont de Grange. You're on the Portes du Soleil walking tour.

    You'll then make a return trip to the Pointe de Recon, where a panoramic view of the entire French and Swiss Chablais awaits you at the summit.

    From there, you'll reach the Chalets du Mouet. In summer, you can take a gourmet break at this mountain pasture or buy cheese.

    For the return journey, head for Le Douert, then take the pleasant forest path back to the starting point.

    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
    1/ Start from the Sevan parking lot (1,590 m) in La Chapelle d'Abondance.
    2/ Take the forest path towards the "Chalets du Mouet".
    3/ Before reaching the Chalets du Mouet, turn left towards the Pointe de Recon. Make a round trip to the summit.
    4/ Reach the "Chalets du Mouët", then take the path below towards "Douert".
    5/ Then take the forest path back to the "Sevan devant" starting point.
534 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1909 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1505 m
  • Total positive elevation : 534 m
  • Total negative elevation : -534 m
  • Max positive elevation : 144 m
  • Min positive elevation : -243 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.