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Tour pédestre de la Pointe des Mattes en 2 jours avec nuit en refuge

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

  • Short sporting itinerary from the Abondance valley. Exceptional landscapes in the heart of the protected natural area of Mont de Grange.

  • The hike around the Pointe des Mattes is a hike that will satisfy good walkers.

    Starting from the Panthiaz car park, you will first walk along the Dranse river before starting your ascent.

    This summit is one of the satellites of the Mont de Grange, which culminates at 2432m, compared to 2100m for the Pointe des Mattes.

    From the summit, you can enjoy a view of the Haut-Sex and Linleu, as well as the Swiss Alps and the Abondance valley.

    On the way back down, you will arrive at...
    The hike around the Pointe des Mattes is a hike that will satisfy good walkers.

    Starting from the Panthiaz car park, you will first walk along the Dranse river before starting your ascent.

    This summit is one of the satellites of the Mont de Grange, which culminates at 2432m, compared to 2100m for the Pointe des Mattes.

    From the summit, you can enjoy a view of the Haut-Sex and Linleu, as well as the Swiss Alps and the Abondance valley.

    On the way back down, you will arrive at the Trébentaz refuge, in the heart of a Natura 2000 classified site, enough to enjoy the environment that surrounds you for the end of the day and an evening and night in a refuge that is bound to be exceptional.

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

    Map references : TOP 25 IGN - N°3528 ET MORZINE

    You are entering a Natura 200 site, so please respect the regulations in force. Dogs are only allowed on a leash on the trails. Remember to book your overnight stay with the Trebentaz refuge before you leave.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    1/ DAY 1 - From Parking de la Panthiaz to Refuge de Trebentaz. Follow signs for "La Panthiaz". At "La Panthiaz" follow "Pont du Moulin". From "Pont du Moulin", follow "Les Mattes", then "Les Mattes par Chalet de Torrens". You will pass through "Sur Bayard", and "Les Crottes" before reaching the Chalet de Torrens. At "Chalet Torrens", continue towards "Les Mattes". At the top of Les Mattes, follow the signs for "Pont du Moulin par Les Ravières", to reach the "Refuge de Trébentaz".
    2/ DAY 2 - From the Refuge de Trébentaz to the Panthiaz parking lot. Follow "La Pare du Midi" and "La Louennaz". At "Les Ravières", continue towards "Pont du Moulin" then "La Panthiaz" to reach the parking lot and your starting point.
  • Departure
    La Chapelle-d'Abondance
  • Difference in height
    987.646 m
  • Access (car) : After the centre of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, in the direction of Châtel, you will see the Panthiaz cable car. The car park is on your right.
  • Plain text period
    From 22/06 to 06/09.
    Reservations are required for the Trebentaz refuge.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • 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)
988 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1948 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1009 m
  • Total positive elevation : 988 m
  • Total negative elevation : -988 m
  • Max positive elevation : 925 m
  • Min positive elevation : -676 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Free car park
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds, Natura 2000 reserves and hunting reserves. Please contact the refuge at Trébentaz for information on the conditions under which animals are welcome.