Hiking trail "La boucle de Betzalin"
Presentation
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 .
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. 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.
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.
Departmental signposting on a beige metal plate with green lettering.
Car park at Pré la Joux or for those without a car: Bus line 1, stop at Pré la Joux (in July & August only).
Car park at Pré la Joux or for those without a car: Bus line 1, stop at Pré la Joux (in July & August only).
OpeningsFrom 01/06 to 31/10.
Practical informations
- Services :
- 8 yrs old min
- Services :
- Pets welcome
- Levels of sporting experience :
- Orange level - quite hard
- Route :
- daily duration (minutes) 200
- type of route BOUCLE
- marked route
- elevation (m) 567
- distance (km) 8.3
- Accessible tourism :
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
Category
- Section :
- Sport
- Pedestrian sports :
- Pedestrian sports
- Hiking itinerary
On-site Services
- Parking :
- Car park
- Free car park
To know
RecommandationWhichever 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.
- 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.
Tarifs
Free access.
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Contact us
Hiking trail "La boucle de Betzalin"
Pré-la-Joux
74390
Châtel
Phone : +33 4 50 73 22 44
Location
Departmental signposting on a beige metal plate with green lettering.
Car park at Pré la Joux or for those without a car: Bus line 1, stop at Pré la Joux (in July & August only).
Car park at Pré la Joux or for those without a car: Bus line 1, stop at Pré la Joux (in July & August only).
Additional location
- Environments :
- Mountain location
- Parking :
- Car park
- Mobility :
- Near shuttle stop