Snowshoe Trail: Through the Alpine Pastures

This snowshoe trail offers magnificent panoramic views of Lake Geneva and Pointe de Pelluaz.
You’ll cross the wide-open spaces of the Tirou, Frasse, and Bonne Eau alpine pastures, dotted with traditional mountain chalets.

From the Morgon Bridge, follow the road upstream along the river without crossing it.
The road gives way to a trail that leads into the forest and takes you to a crossroads (La Coutettaz).
Turn right to climb up an open area facing the Dent d’Oche.
The trail crosses the stream and climbs to the right up to the Bonne Eau chalets.
After passing the buildings, climb to the left, straight up the slope through a clearing.
The slope becomes steeper before reaching a level trail; take it to the right.
Follow it to the Tirou chalets, where you’ll enjoy a wide-open view.
Then descend to the right into a hollow bordered by woods.
Pay close attention to the trail markers to find the spot where you enter the forest; pass in front of a chalet and descend to a trail.
Take it to the right, and when you reach an isolated chalet, descend to the left to reach the hamlet of Malpasset and its traditional houses.
Take the road to the right until you reach a footbridge over the Ugine.
Cross it and take the trail that descends alongside the stream, which cascades down the path, offering stunning scenery.
At La Chevrette, turn right to reach the Morgon Bridge.

The snowshoeing itinerary is marked out with purple snowshoeing markers.

1. From the Morgon Bridge, follow the road upstream along the river without crossing it.

2. Continue on the trail that takes over from the road and heads into the forest, until you reach the La Coutettaz intersection.

3. At the intersection, turn right and head up the open area toward the Dent d’Oche, which is clearly visible straight ahead.

4. Cross the stream, then head up to the right toward the Bonne Eau chalets.

5. After the chalets, turn left and climb straight up the slope, following the clearing in the vegetation. The slope becomes steeper before joining a level trail.

6. Once on this trail, turn right and follow it to the Tirou chalets, which offer a beautiful, unobstructed view.

7. At the Tirou chalets, descend to the right into a hollow bordered by woods. Pay close attention to the trail markers to find the entrance to the forest.

8. Enter the forest, pass in front of a cabin, then continue downhill until you reach a trail.

9. On this trail, turn right. When you reach a secluded cabin, head down to the left to reach the hamlet of Malpasset, with its traditional houses.

10. In the hamlet of Malpasset, take the road on the right and follow it to a footbridge that crosses the Ugine.

11. Cross the footbridge, then take the trail that descends alongside the stream. Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and remarkable scenery along the way.

12. When you reach the area known as La Chevrette, turn right to return to the Morgon Bridge, the starting point of the hike.