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Walking route: Tour of Mont de Grange from Plan des Feux

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
22.6 km
9h 20min
Hard

  • Mont de Grange is a Natura 2000 and hunting reserve.
    This hike enables to discover a nature shared between wildlife and alpine pastures. This itinerary offers you beautiful views of Abondance, La Chapelle d'Abondance and Châtel.

  • The Mont de Grange tour is a hike for experienced walkers.
    Mont de Grange is a 3,000-hectare nature reserve, classified Natura 2000.
    It's also a hunting reserve where deer, chamois, roe deer, mouflons, marmots, black grouse, ptarmigan, golden eagles... all live side by side. You can easily observe them early in the morning. This hike also invites you to discover wild flora such as martagon lily, paradise lily, alpine columbine, gentian and genepi.

    From the Plan des Feux in La Chapelle...
    The Mont de Grange tour is a hike for experienced walkers.
    Mont de Grange is a 3,000-hectare nature reserve, classified Natura 2000.
    It's also a hunting reserve where deer, chamois, roe deer, mouflons, marmots, black grouse, ptarmigan, golden eagles... all live side by side. You can easily observe them early in the morning. This hike also invites you to discover wild flora such as martagon lily, paradise lily, alpine columbine, gentian and genepi.

    From the Plan des Feux in La Chapelle d'Abondance, take the gravel path towards Enquernaz. You cross the La Chapelle d'Abondance ski area and the Plaine Joux mountain pasture.

    From l'Enquernaz, head towards the Saint-Théodule chapel. On the way to the chapel, you'll pass through a number of local villages and discover the traditional houses of Charmy l'Adroit in Abondance.

    After the Chapelle Saint Théodule, you'll take a mountain path to the Lenlevay viewpoint, passing the Bailly and Jouly mountain chalets. You'll meet Abondance cows on these mountain pastures during the summer season. A beautiful panorama of Abondance and Châtel awaits you.

    From Lenlevay, take the GR5 path via the Etrye, Pron and Mattes chalets. You'll follow the Pointe des Mattes down to the Chalet de Trebentaz and then back to the starting point.

    Variations: possible departures from Chapelle Saint Théodule in Abondance or Tré-les-Pierres in Châtel.

    Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.
  • Tips
    - From Les Mattes, you can branch off to the Trebentaz refuge.
    - From the Chapelle Saint Théodule, you can branch off to the refuge des Tindérêts, via the Lac des Plagnes.
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife. Livestock guard dogs are present in this area, so it is recommended that you adapt your behaviour to minimise disturbance to the livestock and avoid triggering the dogs (barking, approaching, etc.). If the dogs approach, it is important to let them do so and not try to force your way through. When approaching the herd: - Give the herd a wide berth, without putting yourself in danger. - Walk slowly and dismount from your bicycle. - Stay together as a group. Speak clearly, without shouting, to make your presence known. If you encounter the herd: - Stop: the dogs will come to sniff you to identify you. - Do not force your way through. - Do not run away or turn your back on the dogs. - Do not stare them in the eyes. - Do not pet the dogs. - Do not feed the dogs. - You can hold an object (bag, bicycle, jacket) to put some space between you and the dogs. However, do not use this object to push the dogs away. - Avoid sudden movements and do not threaten them. Once the dogs calm down or move away, continue on your way, walking and keeping your distance. Pet dogs and hunting dogs: For your safety and theirs, pet dogs and hunting dogs are strongly discouraged near flocks. In any case, always keep your dog on a lead. In the event of a conflict, - let go of the lead, - do not intervene - do not pick up your dog.