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The Séchet tour

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
6.4 km
3h 10min
Hard

  • A hike in the heart of the Cornettes de Bise Natura 2000 site to discover the high mountain pastures of the Abondance valley and its exceptional natural environment..

  • A beautiful sporty hike where there is no lack of "photo" panoramas!

    At La Chapelle d'Abondance, from the Chevenne car park at 1 217 m, you will take the forest track which leads you to the Mens chalets (1 588 m).

    You will then reach the chalet de la Combe au Trot to reach the Pas de la Bosse (1 816 m).

    A magnificent view awaits you on the Bise valley, the Cornettes de Bise, and the Valais summits such as the Dents du Midi.

    The natural environment of the site is exceptional for...
    A beautiful sporty hike where there is no lack of "photo" panoramas!

    At La Chapelle d'Abondance, from the Chevenne car park at 1 217 m, you will take the forest track which leads you to the Mens chalets (1 588 m).

    You will then reach the chalet de la Combe au Trot to reach the Pas de la Bosse (1 816 m).

    A magnificent view awaits you on the Bise valley, the Cornettes de Bise, and the Valais summits such as the Dents du Midi.

    The natural environment of the site is exceptional for its fauna (ibex, mouflon, marmot, black grouse...) and its flora (gentian, martagon lily, paradise lily, arnica...).

    You will go back down to the chalets de la Cheneau and then join Chevenne.

    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/ Chevenne car park (1 217 m) in La Chapelle d'Abondance.
    1/ Cross the stone bridge on the left then take the forest track which leads you to the chalets of Mens (1 588 m).
    2/ Continue to the chalet de la Combe au Trot
    3/ Continue towards the Pas de la Bosse (1,816 m)
    4/ Go back down to the chalets de la Cheneau and join the Chevenne car park.
  • Departure
    La Chapelle-d'Abondance
  • Difference in height
    661.667 m
  • Access from the Chevenne car park with free parking or from the village on foot going up the Chevenne road (count 30 minutes for 1.5 km).
  • 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
    • Village 2 km away
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
662 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1881 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1217 m
  • Total positive elevation : 662 m
  • Total negative elevation : -661 m
  • Max positive elevation : 662 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds, Natura 2000 reserve and hunting reserve.