Walking route: Mouet loop from Sevan

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Elevation : 1590m
Parking de Sevan Devant, Route du Rys, 74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance

Description

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. 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.
Plain text period
From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.
Check with tourist offices in advance to find out the current access conditions.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Services

Car park
Animals accepted

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Environment

  • Forest location
  • Mountain location
Updated on 09 December 2025 at 10:09
by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
(Offer identifier : 6814928)
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