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Walking route: Tour of Pointe des Mattes

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
11.3 km
5h 45min
Hard

  • Beautiful and sportive hike starting from the valley of Abondance. Exceptional landscapes in the heart of the protected natural area of Mont de Grange.

  • The Pointe des Mattes tour is a day hike for 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 2432 m, compared to 2100 m for the Pointe des Mattes.

    You will pass by the Sur Bayard waterfall and reach Les Mattes via the Torrens chalet.

    From the summit, you can enjoy a view of the mountains of the Abondance valley, its villages...
    The Pointe des Mattes tour is a day hike for 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 2432 m, compared to 2100 m for the Pointe des Mattes.

    You will pass by the Sur Bayard waterfall and reach Les Mattes via the Torrens chalet.

    From the summit, you can enjoy a view of the mountains of the Abondance valley, its villages and the Swiss Alps.

    On your way back down, you will pass by the Trébentaz refuge, in the heart of a Natura 2000 site, where you can enjoy the surrounding environment and an exceptional panorama.

    Whatever your hike, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first-aid kit, and clothing appropriate to the season and weather forecast.
  • Departure
    La Chapelle-d'Abondance
  • 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 01/06 to 15/10 daily.
    Check with tourist offices in advance to find out the current access conditions.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • Environment
    • Forest location
    • Near shuttle stop
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
    • Close to a public transportation
    • Village 2 km away
    • Close to GR footpath
    • Bus stop < 500 m
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Free car park
    • Car park