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Thematic route: In the footsteps of the Chamois
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Description
A superb easy and fun mountain walk where you will discover, through panels and games, the life of the Mont de Grange chamois.
Starting from the Plan des Feux, this hike goes towards the chalets of Pertuis, in the Mont de Grange hunting reserve which has hundreds of chamois and mouflons, but also marmots. It allows you to learn about the alpine fauna thanks to 9 fun and educational panels.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 01/06/2025 to 30/09/2025
- From 01/06/2026 to 30/09/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 01/06 to 30/09. The route is accessible outside periods of snowfall or bad weather. You are strongly advised to check access conditions with the Tourist Office. The route is potentially available for access during Spring, Summer and Autumn. Subject to favorable weather.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore - 18/12/2024
leman-mountains-explore.com
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Contact
Phone : 04 50 73 51 41
Email : lachapelledabondance@ot-peva.com
Location complements
Access to the Plan des Feux car park by car by the Clos Baron road (Crêt-Béni) or on foot from the village, with about 45 minutes/1 hour acent to reach the car park. Free parking.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Map of the Portes du Soleil hiking trails in France and Switzerland
TOP 25 N°3528 AND. On sale in the tourist offices of the Abondance valley.
Map references :
Map of the Portes du Soleil hiking trails in France and Switzerland
TOP 25 N°3528 ET
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ Departure from the Plan des Feux parking lot. 1/ Take the direction " Plaine Joux " and " Chalets de Pertuis ". 2/ Follow the itinerary by following the signs "Sur les traces du Chamois". 3/ On the path, take on your left the path that goes up in the direction of " Chalets de Pertuis ". The itinerary is an out-and-back on the same path.
Animals accepted
Dogs must be kept on a leash (Natura 2000 reserve zone) and hunting reserve.
