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Sur Bayard par la Cascade

Name: Sur Bayard par la Cascade
Address: Chemin de la GuillermineLieu-dit le Moulin, La Chapelle-d'Abondance, 74360, FRANCE
Location: Address

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

1.1 km

1h 15min

Very easy

Discover the "Sur Bayard" waterfall in La Chapelle d'Abondance. Abundant in spring, thanks to the melting snow, and also in autumn, during the rainy period, it invites you to enjoy a moment of coolness during the summer.
An easy hike in the forest with a small difference in altitude, very pleasant during the hot weather.
In La Chapelle d'Abondance, the departure is at the Pont des Moulins. You will take the path (GR 5) which goes up on the left in the forest.

You will discover the Sur Bayard waterfall after about 5 minutes of walking.
You will then go up to the Sur Bayard chalet. The view is very beautiful on the ski area of Braitaz, Châtel and the Pointe du Morclan.

The return journey is by the... Read more
An easy hike in the forest with a small difference in altitude, very pleasant during the hot weather.
In La Chapelle d'Abondance, the departure is at the Pont des Moulins. You will take the path (GR 5) which goes up on the left in the forest.

You will discover the Sur Bayard waterfall after about 5 minutes of walking.
You will then go up to the Sur Bayard chalet. The view is very beautiful on the ski area of Braitaz, Châtel and the Pointe du Morclan.

The return journey is by the same path.
In winter, a snowshoeing itinerary is also available.

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

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

0/ Departure: at La Chapelle d'Abondance, at the "Pont du Moulin" car park.
1/ Take the path (GR 5) which goes up on the left in the forest.
2/ After the waterfall, continue to "Sur Bayard".
3/ Return by the same path.

Departure

La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Difference in height

209 m
Access from the free car park "Le Moulin" or by the path along the edges of the Dranse from various points of the village as well as from Châtel and Abondance.
Plain text period

From 01/05 to 30/11.
Accessible outside the snow season and according to weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.

Subject to favorable weather.
Environment
- Forest location
- Mountain location
Documentation
GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)

209 meters of difference in height

Maximum altitude : 1232 m
Minimum altitude : 1023 m

Total positive elevation : 209 m

Services

Equipment
- Parking nearby
- Picnic area
Services
- Pets welcome
  • Pets accepted on a leash only.

Path along the banks of the Dranse from Abondance to Châtel

Abondance