Walking route: Tour of Pointe des Mattes in 2 days - Stage 1

This sporty first stage takes you to the Trebentaz refuge at 1900 m altitude, in the heart of a Natura 2000 site.

Starting from the La Panthiaz parking lot, you will first walk along the Dranse before beginning your ascent.

At the summit of the Pointe des Mattes, you can enjoy views of the mountains and villages of the Abondance valley and the Swiss Alps.

This first stage ends with a descent to the Trébentaz hut, a favorite stopover for GR5 itinerants.

Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panels with green lettering.

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1/ From Parking de la Panthiaz, follow signs for "La Panthiaz".
2/ At "La Panthiaz" follow signs for "Pont du Moulin".
3/ From "Pont du Moulin", follow "Les Mattes", then "Les Mattes par Chalet de Torrens". You will pass through "Sur Bayard", and "Les Crottes" before reaching the Chalet de Torrens.
4/ At Chalet Torrens, continue towards Les Mattes.
5/ At the top of Les Mattes, follow the signs for "Pont du Moulin par Les Ravières", to reach the "Refuge de Trébentaz".