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The four passes and the Linleu

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
6.2 km
2h 35min
Medium

  • A hike on the heights of La Chapelle d'Abondance, which offers beautiful panoramas of the Abondance valley and the mountains of the French and Swiss Chablais.

  • On the heights of La Chapelle d'Abondance, on its southern side, from the Sevan car park, you will take the direction of the Recon pass, then the Conche or Braitaz pass.
    All along the circuit, a magnificent view of the Mont-Blanc and the Vaud Alps are waitinf for you.

    Below the Aiguillettes restaurant (open in summer), you take a path that leads you to the Outanne pass. After a crossing on the side of the mountain pasture, the path arrives at the Sevan pass. The panorama is superb:...
    On the heights of La Chapelle d'Abondance, on its southern side, from the Sevan car park, you will take the direction of the Recon pass, then the Conche or Braitaz pass.
    All along the circuit, a magnificent view of the Mont-Blanc and the Vaud Alps are waitinf for you.

    Below the Aiguillettes restaurant (open in summer), you take a path that leads you to the Outanne pass. After a crossing on the side of the mountain pasture, the path arrives at the Sevan pass. The panorama is superb: below, the lake and the chalets of Arvouin and, in the background, the Cornettes de Bise and the valley of Abondance.

    The natural environment of this itinerary is exceptional, especially its flora.
    Numerous species of gentians, orchids and arnica adorn the mountain with vived and changing colours.

    For the more experienced, you can climb to the top of Mount Lenla (2,093m), a 40 minutes walk, before taking a path to the Sevan car park.

    A nice loop to discover with superb views of the French and Swiss sides.

    Marking details : Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panel and 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
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ Parking de Sevan in La Chapelle d'Abondance.
    1/ Take the forest track going up towards the Col de Recon, then continue to the Col de Conche or Braitaz.
    2/ Below the bar of Aiguillettes, you take a path which leads you to the col d'Outanne. After a crossing on the side of the mountain pasture, the path arrives at the col de Sevan.
    For the more experienced, you can climb to the top of Mount Lenla (2,093 m), a 40 minutes walk.
    3/ The return journey takes the same path to Les Aiguillettes, then a shortcut on your right takes you back to the Sevan car park.
  • Departure
    La Chapelle-d'Abondance
  • Difference in height
    415.646 m
  • Accessible from the Sevan car park with free parking or by the La Panthiaz gondola depending on opening days and times.
  • 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.
  • Environment
    • Mountain location
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
416 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2012 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1560 m
  • Total positive elevation : 416 m
  • Total negative elevation : -416 m
  • Max positive elevation : 186 m
  • Min positive elevation : -5 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
    • Picnic area
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a lead due to the presence of herds and wildlife, Natura 2000 reserve and hunting reserve.
    • Restaurant