Tips
Please keep your dogs on a leash; you are in the Mont de Grange hunting reserve.
Hiking trail "La boucle de Betzalin"
Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary
in Châtel
8.3
km
3h 20min
Quite difficult
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Much of the route is in the he Mont-de-Grange reserve, established in 1984.
By being discreet and with a little patience, you may be able to observe chamois, mountain sheep and marmots .
Difficulty level : medium . -
From the Pré-la-Joux car park, take the path leading up towards Betzalin.
After 200m, leave the forest track on your left to take the fairly steep path alongside the stream.
After rejoining the track, cross the stream to reach the Betzalin mountain pasture. At the chalet, take the path straight ahead to Sur-le-Crac, above the Essert waterfall.
After crossing the stream, turn left onto the carriage road.
At the fork in the road, turn left onto the GR5 in the direction of Etrye....From the Pré-la-Joux car park, take the path leading up towards Betzalin.
After 200m, leave the forest track on your left to take the fairly steep path alongside the stream.
After rejoining the track, cross the stream to reach the Betzalin mountain pasture. At the chalet, take the path straight ahead to Sur-le-Crac, above the Essert waterfall.
After crossing the stream, turn left onto the carriage road.
At the fork in the road, turn left onto the GR5 in the direction of Etrye. You'll stay on this track all the way to Lenlevay, where you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc.
Descend into the small valley on your left to join the Covagnes and continue on the same path entering the forest and leading back to Betzalin. For the descent, take the path back up.
Whichever walk you choose, we recommend that you :
- Wear appropriate footwear and always take with you: warm clothing, preferably waterproof, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream and a small first-aid kit.
- Do not set off alone.
- Inform someone living in the valley of your plans.
- Do not change the planned itinerary indiscriminately. But do not hesitate to shorten it if necessary.
- Carry a map and even a torch.
- Check the weather forecast before setting off.
- In the event of a thunderstorm, move away from ridges, passes and summits as soon as possible and never take shelter under an isolated tree.
This route crosses the Mont de Grange nature reserve. To avoid disturbing wildlife and preserve its habitat, please respect the regulations in force.
Dogs are allowed and must be kept on a lead. It is forbidden to pick and gather plants, to litter and to use motor vehicles. Bivouacs are permitted from 7pm to 9am.
Here as elsewhere, nature deserves your attention.
- Departure
- Châtel
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- Car park at Pré la Joux or for those without a car: Bus line 1, stop at Pré la Joux (in July & August only).
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From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.
Recommended time of year: from June until the first snowfall.
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- GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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