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Hiking loop: le Pralère
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Description
The Boucle du Pralère allows you to discover part of the Massif des Voirons, which together with the Vuache and Salève form the Monts du Genevois. You'll enjoy magnificent panoramic views.
N°. 1 Parking des Affamés: Take the forestry road to the right and continue until you reach a flat section.
N°. 2 Take the right-hand fork, then take a smaller path.
N°. 3 Continue straight ahead and then climb up to the left until you reach the junction with the path coming from 'La Grange de Boëge".
N°. 4 Turn left and continue along a sloping path.
N°. 5 Arrive at the Col du Pralère (altitude 1295 m, you are now on the GR "Balcon du Léman" long distance path). N° 7 Go left and follow the Grande Randonnée long distance path.
N°. 6 If you wish, you can turn right to go and see the Oratory of Notre-Dame du Pralère, which takes 10 minutes there and back (altitude 1303 m, viewpoint).
N°. 7 Go past the Pointe du Pralère (altitude 1406 m), head downhill and go the left and the bottom of the slope, still on the GR long distance path.
N°. 8 Carry on until you reach a junction of paths: Not Marcy. Take the left fork onto a "swift" descent.
N°. 9 If you wish, you can continue along the ridge of Les Voirons, following the GR long distance path, as far as the Pointe de Brantaz (altitude 1457 m, viewpoint) (allow 30 minutes there and back).
N°. 10 Reach a junction with the path known as "Taille de la Marquise" leading uphill. Follow it to the left.
N°. 11 Cross this forestry road and then a loggers' path. Follow the path that runs beside a stream to reach the Parking des Affamés.
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Additional information
Open period
All year round. You can also trek along this path in snowshoes and in the opposite direction.
Updated by
Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 10/12/2024
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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Environments
In the country
Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Close to GR footpath
Contact
Phone : 04 50 95 07 10
Email : ot@montsdugenevois.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/montsdugenevois/
Type of land
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Access (by car): Lucinges, 8.5 km east of Annemasse on the D907 then the D183. Do not enter the village center, but follow the D183 towards Bellevue, then Les Hivernanches, then route des Affamés: parking at the end of the road (near a water reservoir).
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3429 AND
Reception complements
Classified as a Natura 2000 site, Les Voirons are an outstanding, protected area. It should be treated as a fragile place, which is home to some exceptional flora and fauna. Make sure that you are properly equipped (appropriate shoes and clothing, water, etc.) before attempting these trails. Check the weather forecast before you leave. Do not attempt trails which are classed as difficult if you have young children with you.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ Parking Les Affamés 2/ From the "Les Affamés (Parking)" sign, follow the signs for "Col du Pralère par Grange de Boëge Dessus". You will pass the "Grange de Boëge Dessus" signpost, continue towards "Col du Pralère". 3/ From "Col du Pralère" continue towards "Les Affamés par le Pralère", passing the following signposts: "Le Pralère", "Pas de Mercy", "Rochette Dessus", before reaching your starting point at the "Les Affamés" parking lot.
Animals prohibited
Pets are not allowed.
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