Hiking loop from Maravant

Medium
3h
8km
Loop
+330m
-160m
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Description

The path leads from the edge of the plateau, with its plunging view over Lake Geneva, to the more intimate territory of the Maravant valley (meaning "bad ravine"). The Saint-Martin de Champanges church (starting point) dates from 1720.

Starting from the church in Champanges, you'll reach the village of Larringes, then the hamlets of Féternes.

An easy walk to discover the different landscapes of the Gavot plateau.
The more curious will discover an imposing stone bowl, evidence of a prehistoric presence, and, near the Château-Vieux chapel, the lime tree planted in Sully's time, or the Gerbaz mill, which produced flour and oil until 1932.

Marking

Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on ​​beige metal panel and green writing.

Map references

TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil

Amenities

Guided steps

0/ Start at Champanges church.
1/ Follow the main road towards Larringes. At "Saint Martin", turn right. Follow the narrow road to the Larringes soccer stadium.
2/ Turn right at the soccer stadium, and continue along a small dead-end road. Continue along a footpath to the hamlet of "La Gerbaz". Go around the hamlet, then follow the river to the hamlet of "Les Thièzes".
3/ Bypass the small hamlet and take a small road towards Chullien. After crossing the river, take the local road on your right, which leads to Champanges, your starting point.
4/ At the end of the road, turn right and drive past the butcher's shop and "La Praire" campsite. You'll soon reach the village church.

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.

Address
Parking de l'église, 74500, Champanges
Opening
From 01/01 to 31/12. Accessible outside the snowy period and depending on the weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions.

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Address
Parking de l'église, 74500, Champanges
Opening
From 01/01 to 31/12. Accessible outside the snowy period and depending on the weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions.