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Walking route: The 4 passes and Linleu

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
6.2 km
2h 35min
Medium

  • A hike on the heights of La Chapelle d'Abondance, which offers beautiful panoramas of the Abondance valley and the mountains of the French and Swiss Chablais.

  • On the heights of La Chapelle d'Abondance, on its southern side, from the Sevan car park, you will take the direction of the Recon pass, then the Conche or Braitaz pass.
    All along the circuit, a magnificent view of the Mont-Blanc and the Vaud Alps are waitinf for you.

    Below the Aiguillettes restaurant (open in summer), you take a path that leads you to the Outanne pass. After a crossing on the side of the mountain pasture, the path arrives at the Sevan pass. The panorama is superb:...
    On the heights of La Chapelle d'Abondance, on its southern side, from the Sevan car park, you will take the direction of the Recon pass, then the Conche or Braitaz pass.
    All along the circuit, a magnificent view of the Mont-Blanc and the Vaud Alps are waitinf for you.

    Below the Aiguillettes restaurant (open in summer), you take a path that leads you to the Outanne pass. After a crossing on the side of the mountain pasture, the path arrives at the Sevan pass. The panorama is superb: below, the lake and the chalets of Arvouin and, in the background, the Cornettes de Bise and the valley of Abondance.

    The natural environment of this itinerary is exceptional, especially its flora.
    Numerous species of gentians, orchids and arnica adorn the mountain with vived and changing colours.

    For the more experienced, you can climb to the top of Mount Lenla (2,093m), a 40 minutes walk, before taking a path to the Sevan car park.

    A nice loop to discover with superb views of the French and Swiss sides.

    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/ Parking de Sevan in La Chapelle d'Abondance.
    1/ Take the forest track going up towards the Col de Recon, then continue to the Col de Conche or Braitaz.
    2/ Below the bar of Aiguillettes, you take a path which leads you to the col d'Outanne. After a crossing on the side of the mountain pasture, the path arrives at the col de Sevan.
    For the more experienced, you can climb to the top of Mount Lenla (2,093 m), a 40 minutes walk.
    3/ The return journey takes the same path to Les Aiguillettes, then a shortcut on your right takes you back to the Sevan car park.
416 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2012 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1560 m
  • Total positive elevation : 416 m
  • Total negative elevation : -416 m
  • Max positive elevation : 186 m
  • Min positive elevation : -5 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.