Chalet de la Raille looping via La Plagne

Name: Chalet de la Raille looping via La Plagne
Address: 10 route des Frasses, La Chapelle-d'Abondance, 74360, FRANCE
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Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance

7.2 km

3h 10min

Hard

A hike that takes you to the Raille mountain pasture below the Cornettes de Bise.
From the village center, take the road towards Chevenne, which runs alongside a pleasant stream lined with old chalets, then towards La Plagne for around 1,200 m.

A path leads through spruce forests and clearings to the Chalet de la Raille, an alpine pasture occupied in summer by herds of Abondance cows.

From here, you'll enjoy splendid views of the Cornettes de Bise, Mont Chauffé, Mont Jorat, the Tavaneuse massif, Mont de Grange and the Dents du Midi.

Return via the north combe... Read more
From the village center, take the road towards Chevenne, which runs alongside a pleasant stream lined with old chalets, then towards La Plagne for around 1,200 m.

A path leads through spruce forests and clearings to the Chalet de la Raille, an alpine pasture occupied in summer by herds of Abondance cows.

From here, you'll enjoy splendid views of the Cornettes de Bise, Mont Chauffé, Mont Jorat, the Tavaneuse massif, Mont de Grange and the Dents du Midi.

Return via the north combe behind Chalet de la Raille. After a steep passage (secured by a chain), you descend towards Chevenne and then the village.

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

Tricky passages : The return is via a steep passage (secured by a chain).

Map references : Portes du Soleil hiking map in France and Switzerland
TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil.

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Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ Leave from La Chapelle d'Abondance tourist office.
2/ Take the road towards "Chevenne", turn left towards "La Plagne".
3/ Take the forest path on the right towards "La Raille".
4/ You'll come to the forest track that leads to the Chalet de la Raille.
5/ Return via the north combe behind Chalet de la Raille. After a steep passage (secured by a chain), you descend towards "Chevenne" and return to the village.

Departure

La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Difference in height

580 m
Free parking in the car park under the tourist office or access by shuttle to the starting point with municipal shuttle, Columbus or line 121 depending on the period.
Plain text period

From 01/06 to 30/09.
Accessible except during snow and depending on weather conditions.
Please check with the Tourist Office for the latest information on access conditions. This route is usually suitable for strong walkers during spring, summer, and autumn, except in adverse weather.

Subject to favorable weather.
Environment
- Mountain location
Documentation
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