Pointe des Mattes walking tour

Name: Pointe des Mattes walking tour
Address: Parking de la Panthiaz, 1983 Route des Frasse, La Chapelle-d'Abondance, 74360, FRANCE
Location: Address

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance

12.2 km

5h 45min

Hard

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... Read more
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.

Whatever your hike, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first-aid kit, and clothing appropriate to the season and weather forecast.

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Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

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.

Departure

La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Difference in height

987.646 m
Access (Car) : After the centre of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, in the direction of Châtel, you will see the Panthiaz cable car. The car park is on your right.
Plain text period

From 01/06 to 31/10.
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 snow and weather conditions.
Environment
- Forest location
- Near shuttle stop
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
- Close to a public transportation
- Village 2 km away
- Close to GR footpath
- Bus stop < 500 m
Documentation
- Tour de la Pointe des Mattes
GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)