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The pastures of Lachat d'en Haut
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Description
Discover the mountain pastures of Lachat d'en Haut along the recently restored Gardes and Harkis trail. Very pleasant in summer, this family-friendly walk offers spectacular panoramic views of the Aiguille de Varan and the Aravis mountains.
From the parking lot, this hike begins with a short descent to the hamlet of Hauteville, then crosses over to La Trappe.
The climb begins in the forest and follows the recently reopened "sentier des Gardes et des Harkis", a trail of remarkable heritage value.
At the end of the wide track, turn left and back to Lachat d'en Haut. This site will delight you with its panoramic view of the majestic Aiguille de Varan (2547m), the Aravis mountain range and the town of Sallanches.
Return to the starting point via the Zeta.
There are a few steep sections on the way up, but the route remains accessible to families used to mountain trails.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Date and time
- From 15/04/2026 to 15/11/2026
Additional information
Environments
Close to GR footpath
Mountain view
Mountain location
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Passy - 20/11/2025
www.passy-mont-blanc.com
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Open period
From 15/04 to 15/11.
Depending on snow conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 58 80 52
Email : info@passy-mont-blanc.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Passymontblanc/
Type of land
Not suitable for strollers
Stone
Ground
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0) Parking de la Route de Bay au Coudray
1) Go down the narrow path, then turn right towards Hauteville
2) Join La Trappe by the forest track and continue along it
3) Take the Sentier des Gardes et des Harkis past the Torrent de Reninge.
4) Go to Lachat d'en Haut and back
5) Return via La Zeta
6) Pass through a small path under the Pertuis
7) Down the forest track to Bay
8) Le Parchet
Animals
Yes
