Walking route: Tour of Pointe des Mattes in 2 days with overnight stay in a mountain refuge
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Hard
11.3km
Loop
+960m
-960m
Description
Short sporting itinerary from the Abondance valley. Exceptional landscapes in the heart of the protected natural area of Mont de Grange.
The hike around the Pointe des Mattes is a hike that will satisfy good walkers.
Starting from the Panthiaz car park, you will first walk along the Dranse river before starting your ascent.
This summit is one of the satellites of the Mont de Grange, which culminates at 2432m, compared to 2100m for the Pointe des Mattes.
From the summit, you can enjoy a view of the Haut-Sex and Linleu, as well as the Swiss Alps and the Abondance valley.
On the way back down, you will arrive at the Trébentaz refuge, in the heart of a Natura 2000 classified site, enough to enjoy the environment that surrounds you for the end of the day and an evening and night in a refuge that is bound to be exceptional.
Pricing
Free access. The tour itself is free of charge; you only pay for accommodation (gîtes, mountain huts, hotels) and services (guidance by a mountain professional). Camping is not permitted outside of designated areas (see tourist offices and/or mountain huts).
Route GPX track
Parking de la télécabine de La Panthiaz, Route des Frasses, 74360, La Chapelle-d'Abondance
From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.
Check with tourist offices in advance to find out the current access conditions.
Check with the wardens for the opening and closing dates of their refuge located on your route.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.