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The pointe d'Autigny from the center of Abondance

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Abondance
12.4 km
5h 45min
Medium

  • Magnificent views from the summit, from Lac Léman to Mont-Blanc. You'll cross the Autigny chalets and discover the imposing ridge of Mont Chauffé.

  • The Pointe d'Autigny hike with its three crosses is a round trip from the village square in Abondance.

    You'll climb up through the forest and then into the mountain pastures.

    After crossing the Col de la Plagne, you'll pass the magnificent Autigny chalets, offering unobstructed views of the Ubine valley and Mont Chauffé, the Cornettes de Bise and Abondance.

    It's in these mountain pastures, where dairy cows graze, that Abondance cheese is produced.

    You will then reach the three...
    The Pointe d'Autigny hike with its three crosses is a round trip from the village square in Abondance.

    You'll climb up through the forest and then into the mountain pastures.

    After crossing the Col de la Plagne, you'll pass the magnificent Autigny chalets, offering unobstructed views of the Ubine valley and Mont Chauffé, the Cornettes de Bise and Abondance.

    It's in these mountain pastures, where dairy cows graze, that Abondance cheese is produced.

    You will then reach the three crosses and the Pointe d'Autigny (1808 m altitude), from where you can admire Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. There's also an orientation table. Don't forget your picnic to enjoy the panorama!

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

    Map references : Portes du Soleil hiking map in France and Switzerland
    TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
  • Sustainable tourism
    To respect farming practices, natural areas and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a lead and pick up after them. Keep and sort your rubbish, stay on the paths and close the fences.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ Departure point: village center parking lot.
    1/ From the parking lot, head towards "Place de l'Abbatiale".
    Follow the asphalt road in the direction of Le Mont and take the path to Combafou, then Les Contamines. Then follow the path to "Plagne du Mont".
    You'll pass the following signposts: "Dessus la Plagne du Mont", "Col de la Plagne", "Chalets d'Autigny", and "Sous les Trois Croix" before reaching the Pointe d'Autigny.
    2/ Take the same route back to the village center.
  • Departure
    Abondance
  • Difference in height
    886 m
  • At the exit of the village of Abondance, in the direction of La Chapelle d'Abondance, take the road on the left towards the hamlet of Le Mont. In the hamlet of Le Mont, continue on road to your right towards the Sauvage car park, then take the carriageway which will lead you to a small car park.
  • Plain text period
    From 15/05 to 19/11.
    Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.
  • Environment
    • Forest location
    • Village 2 km away
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
886 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1804 m
  • Minimum altitude : 929 m
  • Total positive elevation : 886 m
  • Total negative elevation : -886 m
  • Max positive elevation : 622 m
  • Min positive elevation : -258 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Car park
    • Orientation board
    • Parking nearby
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds.