Walking route: Tour of Pointe des Mattes

Beautiful and sportive hike starting from the valley of Abondance. Exceptional landscapes in the heart of the protected natural area of Mont de Grange.

The Pointe des Mattes tour is a day hike for 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 2432 m, compared to 2100 m for the Pointe des Mattes.

You will pass by the Sur Bayard waterfall and reach Les Mattes via the Torrens chalet.

From the summit, you can enjoy a view of the mountains of the Abondance valley, its villages and the Swiss Alps.

On your way back down, you will pass by the Trébentaz refuge, in the heart of a Natura 2000 site, where you can enjoy the surrounding environment and an exceptional panorama.

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

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1/ Departure : Parking de la Panthiaz
2/ From the Panthiaz car park, follow the signs for "La Panthiaz
3/ At " La Panthiaz " follow " Pont du Moulin ".
4/ From "Pont du Moulin", always follow "Les Mattes", then "Les Mattes par Chalet de Torrens". You will pass by " Sur Bayard ", and " Les Crottes " before reaching the chalet of Torrens.
5/ At "Chalet Torrens" continue towards "Les Mattes".
6/ At the top of Les Mattes, follow the direction "Pont du Moulin par Les Ravières", you will pass by "Refuge de Trébentaz", "La Pare du Midi", and "La Louennaz".
7/ At "Les Ravières" continue towards "Pont du Moulin" then "La Panthiaz" to reach the car park and your starting point.