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Thematic route: In the footsteps of the Chamois

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Course in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
6.6 km

  • A superb easy and fun mountain walk where you will discover, through panels and games, the life of the Mont de Grange chamois.

  • Starting from the Plan des Feux, this hike goes towards the chalets of Pertuis, in the Mont de Grange hunting reserve which has hundreds of chamois and mouflons, but also marmots. It allows you to learn about the alpine fauna thanks to 9 fun and educational panels.

    Marking details : In the Abondance valley, you will find 3 types of markings:
    • local markup on wooden panel,
    • the departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R.
    (Departmental Plan of Promenade Routes
    and Hiking) on ​​beige metal...
    Starting from the Plan des Feux, this hike goes towards the chalets of Pertuis, in the Mont de Grange hunting reserve which has hundreds of chamois and mouflons, but also marmots. It allows you to learn about the alpine fauna thanks to 9 fun and educational panels.

    Marking details : In the Abondance valley, you will find 3 types of markings:
    • local markup on wooden panel,
    • the departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R.
    (Departmental Plan of Promenade Routes
    and Hiking) on ​​beige metal panel and green writing,
    • the FFRP markup (French Federation of Hiking),
    red and white mark for GR® (Grande Randonnée),
    red and yellow mark for RP® (Randonnée de Pays).

    Along this path, you will find 9 fun and educational panels concerning the life of the Chamois in the Mont de Grange hunting reserve.

    Map references : Map of the Portes du Soleil hiking trails in France and Switzerland
    TOP 25 N°3528 ET
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ Departure from the Plan des Feux parking lot.
    1/ Take the direction " Plaine Joux " and " Chalets de Pertuis ".
    2/ Follow the itinerary by following the signs "Sur les traces du Chamois".
    3/ On the path, take on your left the path that goes up in the direction of " Chalets de Pertuis ".
    The itinerary is an out-and-back on the same path.
  • Departure
    La Chapelle-d'Abondance
  • Difference in height
    368.667 m
  • Access to the Plan des Feux car park by car by the Clos Baron road (Crêt-Béni) or on foot from the village, with about 45 minutes/1 hour acent to reach the car park. Free parking.
  • Plain text period
    From 01/06 to 30/09.
    The route is accessible outside periods of snowfall or bad weather. You are strongly advised to check access conditions with the Tourist Office. The route is potentially available for access during Spring, Summer and Autumn.

    Subject to favorable weather.
  • Environment
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
369 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1658 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1291 m
  • Total positive elevation : 369 m
  • Total negative elevation : -369 m
  • Max positive elevation : 239 m
  • Min positive elevation : -214 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Free car park
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash (Natura 2000 reserve zone) and hunting reserve.