Suggested walks
Here are a few suggestions for walks in Châtel. You can find all the possible walks on the various maps on sale at Châtel Tourisme.
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Throughout the walk, you will discover some beautiful examples of local architecture in which the famous Abondance cheese is still made in the traditional way.
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A beautiful hike from the Col de Bassachaux. Panoramic views of the Portes du Soleil area, Mont de Grange, Mont Blanc, Dents du Midi, Lake Montriond...
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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 .
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Easy hike, between the mountain pastures of Plaine Dranse and Les Combes to reach the lake of Queysets.
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This trail links three lakes and is great fun for all the family.
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A trail for experienced hikers that takes you from mountain pasture to mountain pasture through forest and clearings to Les Mattes.
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Easy walk to décourvrir Châtel and the Abondance valley from the heighs and some traditional wooden farmhouses.
From the village center, climb to Petit Châtel. Area to park, on the left, at the corner.
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This walk follows the footsteps of former smugglers and customs officers who criss-crossed the region until the 1950s.
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During the ascent to the chalet of Sur le Bord, a beautiful forest of spruces offers itself to you. This conifer, too often confused with its cousin the fir, is essential to the ecosystem of the subalpine layer.
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During this walk you will cross mountain pastures and forests to reach Pointe du Midi, which offers you a magnificent panoramic view of the Valley and neighbouring Switzerland. Maybe you will see chamois there.