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Walking itinerary: Aiguille du Criou
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Description
Climb Samoëns' iconic peak: Le Criou!
From the small hamlet of Les Vallons, reach Aouille du Criou via Chalets du Trot and Chalets du Criou. You'll first make your way through undergrowth, before arriving at small dwellings and mountain pastures.
A 360° panorama of the Giffre Valley and Mont Blanc awaits you.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 20/06/2026 to 30/10/2026
- From 20/06/2027 to 30/10/2027
Additional information
Open period
From 20/06 to 30/10 daily.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 03/01/2026
www.samoens.com
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Contact
Phone : 04 50 34 40 28
Email : infos@samoens.com
Location complements
Depart from the Col de Joux plane parking lot. Follow signs for La Bourgeoise.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
TOP25 IGN 3530 and Montagnes du Giffre hiking map
Type of land
Rock
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Waterside
Lake view
Mountain location
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ Start from the Vallons d'en Bas parking lot, behind the fountain.
2/ Join the Turchets intersection.
3/ Climb up to Chalets de Pertuet.
4/ At the Chalet du Trot crossroads, follow signs for Chalets du Criou.
5/ You arrive at the Aiguille du Criou.
6/ For the descent, at Chalet du Trot take the alternative route to Bouttiay, then follow the same route to Les Turches as on the outward journey.
7/ Return to the parking lot along the same path as on the outward journey.
Animals
Yes. Pets allowed on leash only.
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