Walking route - Mont de Grange from Châtel
Presentation
This massive mountain is the highest peak in the Abondance valley (2 432 metres) along with the Cornettes de Bise.
The breathtaking views from the top of the Mont-Blanc massif and the Swiss "4,000" (Monch, Jungfrau, Matterhorn, Grand Combin, etc...) will live up to your expectations.
There is a striking contrast between the less hospitable north-facing slopes and the south-facing slopes, with their many mountain pastures.
Start : The path is on your right 50 metres before the bridge from the Pré la Joux car park.
From the car park, follow the track and then the fairly steep path up towards the Betzalin mountain pasture through a beautiful spruce forest along the stream. At the end of this forest, you reach the mountain pasture, only to return under the trees by taking the carriage path on the left above the chalet: this takes you to the Covagnes mountain pasture. Here you reach the sub-alpine level of the mountain environment.
Pastoral activity is still present, in this case for the production of Abondance cheese. Take the path above the chalet, which winds up to a plateau, and turn right towards Lenlevay. The path then runs along the southern slopes of the Grange massif, from where you can gradually see Mont-Blanc.
To get to Mont de Grange, a path rises on your left after about 1 km before joining the Coicon ridge.
The path then winds up to the summit ridge, where you can enjoy one of the beautiful views in the Northern Alps.
The return journey takes the same route.
There is a striking contrast between the less hospitable north-facing slopes and the south-facing slopes, with their many mountain pastures.
Start : The path is on your right 50 metres before the bridge from the Pré la Joux car park.
From the car park, follow the track and then the fairly steep path up towards the Betzalin mountain pasture through a beautiful spruce forest along the stream. At the end of this forest, you reach the mountain pasture, only to return under the trees by taking the carriage path on the left above the chalet: this takes you to the Covagnes mountain pasture. Here you reach the sub-alpine level of the mountain environment.
Pastoral activity is still present, in this case for the production of Abondance cheese. Take the path above the chalet, which winds up to a plateau, and turn right towards Lenlevay. The path then runs along the southern slopes of the Grange massif, from where you can gradually see Mont-Blanc.
To get to Mont de Grange, a path rises on your left after about 1 km before joining the Coicon ridge.
The path then winds up to the summit ridge, where you can enjoy one of the beautiful views in the Northern Alps.
The return journey takes the same route.
Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panels with green lettering.
Recommended parking: Pré-la-Joux - Châtel
The closest bus stop: Shuttle line 1, stop "Pré-la-Joux" (July & August)
Recommended parking: Pré-la-Joux - Châtel
The closest bus stop: Shuttle line 1, stop "Pré-la-Joux" (July & August)
OpeningsFrom 01/06 to 30/09.
Accessible outside the snow period and depending on weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions. Recommended practice period: spring - summer - autumn.
Accessible outside the snow period and depending on weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions. Recommended practice period: spring - summer - autumn.
Practical informations
- Services :
- 16 yrs old min
- Services :
- Pets welcome
- Levels of sporting experience :
- For experts / practiced
- Level red – hard
- Route :
- daily duration (minutes) 380
- type of route Aller / Retour
- marked route
- elevation (m) 1141
- distance (km) 24
- Accessible tourism :
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
Category
- Section :
- Sport
- Pedestrian sports :
- Pedestrian sports
- Hiking itinerary
On-site Services
- Parking :
- Car park
- Parking
- Free car park
Tarifs
Free access.
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Contact us
Walking route - Mont de Grange from Châtel
Pré la Joux
74390
Châtel
Phone : +33 4 50 73 22 44
Location
Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panels with green lettering.
Recommended parking: Pré-la-Joux - Châtel
The closest bus stop: Shuttle line 1, stop "Pré-la-Joux" (July & August)
Recommended parking: Pré-la-Joux - Châtel
The closest bus stop: Shuttle line 1, stop "Pré-la-Joux" (July & August)
Additional location
- Environments :
- Mountain location
- Close to GR footpath
- Parking :
- Car park
- Parking