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Hiking trail: Tour de l'Andran
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Description
An easy hike around Manigod's highest point: La Tête de Cabeau. From the Col de la Croix Fry to the Col de Merdassier, discover the magnificent views of the Aravis mountains offered by this panoramic itinerary.
Starting from the Col de la Croix Fry, this short loop takes you along a beautiful balcony trail. The scenery alternates between forests and clearings, and the view of the surrounding landscape is breathtaking.
You reach the Massif de l'Etale, on the border between the La Clusaz and Manigod ski areas. The route then continues through beautiful mountain pastures, at the foot of the Pointe de Merdassier.
At the Col de Merdassier, take the time to stop at the Ferme de l'Etale for the famous reblochon fermier produced on site.
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Additional information
Updated by
Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 10/12/2024
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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Reception conditions for animals
Dogs must be kept on a leash in the presence of herds.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ From "Col de la Croix Fry (Ouest)", head for "Col de Merdassier (La Vieille Ferme) par l'Andran". Still following the direction of Col de Merdassier, you will pass through "Sous les Rosières (Sud)", "Danvalet", "La Frasse" and "La Vieille Ferme (Ouest) then "La Vieille Ferme (Nord)". 2/ At the "La Vieille Ferme (Ouest)" and "La Vieille Ferme (Nord)" posts, continue towards "Col de la Croix Fry par le Col de Merdassier". 3/ At the "Col de Merdassier" post, follow "Col de la Croix Fry (Direct)" to reach your starting point.
Open period
All year round. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 02 00 26
Email : infos@thonescoeurdesvallees.com
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