Tour des Cornettes de Bise
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Expert
6h10min
12.3km
Loop
+1190m
-1190m
Description
A beautiful hike which starts from the centre of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance and offers superb views of the Cornettes de Bise, the village and the valley of Abondance.
This hike takes place in the natural reserve of the Cornettes de Bise, a Natura 2000 site.
The Cornettes tour offers magnificent views of the French and Swiss Chablais mountains.
Starting from the Bise mountain pasture, you'll head for the Pas de la Bosse. You'll pass several alpine chalets: Chalet de la Bosse, Chalets de Cheneau and Chalets Toper.
You then reach the Col de Vernaz at 1815 m altitude. You then descend on the Swiss side and follow the north face of the Cornettes de Bise.
You then reach the Col d'Ugeon at an altitude of 2018 m.
The descent is via Planchamps to the Bise chalets.
You may even spot ibex, of which there are many in this reserve!
Pricing
Free access.
Route GPX track
Alpage de Bise, 74360, La Chapelle-d'Abondance
From 01/06 to 30/09.
Accessible except during snow and depending on weather conditions.
Please check with the Tourist Office for the latest information on access conditions. This route is usually suitable for strong walkers during summer, except in adverse weather.