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2-day walking tour of Pointe des Mattes - Stage 1

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
6.8 km
3h 35min
Hard

  • 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.

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

    Map references : TOP 25 IGN - N°3528 AND...
    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.

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

    Map references : TOP 25 IGN - N°3528 AND MORZINE

    You are entering a Natura 200 site, so please respect the regulations in force. Dogs are only allowed on a leash on the trails. Remember to book your overnight stay with the Trebentaz refuge before you leave.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    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".
  • Departure
    La Chapelle-d'Abondance
  • Difference in height
    940.312 m
  • Access (by car): From Abondance, follow signs for La Chapelle d'Abondance (D22), then Châtel (D22). After passing through the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, the Panthiaz gondola lift and parking lot are on your right.
  • Plain text period
    From 22/06 to 08/09.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • Environment
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
940 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1948 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1009 m
  • Total positive elevation : 940 m
  • Total negative elevation : -102 m
  • Max positive elevation : 925 m
  • Min positive elevation : -4 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Free car park
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds, Natura 2000 reserves and hunting reserves. Please contact the refuge at Trébentaz for information on the conditions under which animals are welcome.
    • Accommodation
    • Restaurant