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

Hard
1h50min
5.43km
+859m
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Description

After spending the night at the Trébentaz refuge, you'll head back down to the La Panthiaz parking lot.

From the refuge de Trébentaz, enjoy the panorama one last time.

You'll then start the descent back to your parking lot and starting point, the La Panthiaz parking lot.

Between forests and alpine pastures, enjoy one last time this exceptional environment in the heart of a Natura 2000 listed site.

Difficult sections

Some passages are steep, have good walking shoes.

Marking

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

Map references

  • Map guide to 65 walks and hikes in the Evian region and Abondance valley
  • Map of walking routes in the Portes du Soleil area in France and Switzerland
  • IGN TOP 25 No. 3528 ET Morzine Chablais Massif Portes du Soleil

Amenities

Stages

Guided steps

1/ From the Refuge de Trébentaz, follow signs for "La Pare du Midi".
2/ At the signpost for "La Pare du Midi", follow signs for "La Louennaz".
3/ At "La Louennaz", follow signs for "Les Ravières".
4/ At "Les Ravières" continue towards "Pont du Moulin", passing through "Sur Bayard".
5/ Once you've reached "Pont du Moulin", take the same route back to the Panthiaz parking lot.

Address
Refuge de Trébentaz, 74360, La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Opening
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.

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Address
Refuge de Trébentaz, 74360, La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Opening
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.