Snowshoe Trail: The Essert Area

From the Pointe des Follys, you’ll be treated to a magnificent panoramic view: the Abondance Valley, the Dents du Midi, Mont de Grange, and Lake Geneva.
The descent also offers lovely views of the Charmy Valley and a pleasant forest trail.

Take the Essert gondola (passes available at the ski area ticket offices).
Head to the trailhead at the base of the Petit Frémoux ski lift.
Head toward the Essert chalets, then climb toward the forest and follow it along until you reach the ridge.
Follow the ridge (be careful not to get too close to the edge of the cliff) until you reach the relay station (antennas).
Descend via the same route back to the gondola station.
At the summit, enjoy a panoramic view of Mont de Grange, Lake Geneva, and the Dents du Midi.

Pass above the Essert restaurant and continue toward the Corne ski lifts.
Then cross the ascent run of the Lac ski lift toward the Brion chalets.
Continue toward the Mont Logis and Bothiay chalets until you reach Charmy l’Envers, then take the road to the left toward Abondance until you reach the gondola parking lot.

Your hike takes you through part of the Essert ski area.
It is recommended that you avoid walking on the slopes reserved for skiers.

The snowshoe route is marked with purple snowshoe tags.

1. Take the Essert gondola (passes available at the ski area ticket offices).

2. From the starting point, head to the trails at the base of the Petit Frémoux ski lift. Head toward the Essert chalets, then climb toward the forest.

3. Follow the edge of the forest to the ridge, then follow the ridge to the relay station and its antennas. Be careful not to get too close to the edge of the cliff.

4. Head back down the same path to the gondola station. At the top, enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of Mont de Grange, Lake Geneva, and the Dents du Midi.

The descent to the village from the gondola station is optional: you can also take the gondola back down directly.

5. To continue the hike, pass above the Essert restaurant and keep heading toward the Corne ski lifts.

6. Then cross the ascent run of the Lac ski lift toward the Brion chalets.

7. Continue toward the Mont Logis and Bothiay chalets until you reach Charmy l’Envers.

8. At Charmy l’Envers, take the road on your left toward Abondance to reach the gondola parking lot.

Safety Note: This hike passes through part of the Essert ski area. It is recommended that you do not walk on the slopes reserved for skiers.