The Tête de la Fontaine hiking trail
Description
Lovely view over the Gorges de la Diosaz and Servoz. Chalet opened in 1995.
From the hamlet of 'Les Moulins d'en Haut', turn right along the path that crosses the Souay torrent. Follow the path along the river and at the crossroads, turn right along the Pormenaz itinerary. Shortly afterwards, leave this path and turn right to reach the chalet, then the Tête de la Fontaine.
Further information available from the Tourist Office or the Office de Haute-Montagne and in our trail guide.
Please note: Trail conditions are subject to change, so check before you set off.
Technical informations
1.8 km
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min. 99999 m
347 m
347 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
La Tête de la Fontaine
Natural site in balcony of the Diosaz, torrent of Servoz.
Tête de la Fontaine Chalet
Tranquil mountain chalet. At the foot of Pormenaz, panoramic view from the restaurant terrace over the Fiz and Aravis mountain ranges, the villages of Servoz, Cordon, Combloux, and the Domancy plainRefreshment stand and light meals: non-alcoholic beverages, homemade pancakes, and cakes. Access via an easy trail (approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Souay bridge parking lot or 45 minutes from the Moulins parking lot). Opening hours depend on weather conditions: if the chalet is open, the flag will be raised!
Bus - Servoz Ancienne Poste
Ligne 3 Ligne 6
SNCF station - Servoz
Servoz SNCF station served by the TER line of Mont Blanc ExpressNo ticket office for the purchase of tickets.
Diosaz's gorges suspended path
The hanging path of the Diosaz gorges offers, in a wild and natural site, a grandiose and unusual spectacle. This gorge is part of the must-see tours of the Mont-Blanc region.Don't miss a visit to one of the most beautiful gorges in France! You can visit this site via a magnificent shaded path clinging to the walls or crossing the torrent on sturdy footbridges. It's an original and unusual way to discover the 5 Diosaz waterfalls and get to the heart of the canyon. On site: - Souvenir store - Refreshment bar with paninis, ice creams, drinks...
Date and time
- From 15/05/2024 to 15/10/2024
- From 15/05/2025 to 15/10/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 22/04/2024
www.chamonix.com
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Open period
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Depending of the snow conditions.
Access depending on meteorological conditions. For more information, contact the High Mountain Office of Chamonix: +33 (0)4 50 53 22 08. Website : (www.chamoniarde.com/).
Contact
Phone :
04 50 47 21 68
04 50 53 00 24
Email : info@servoz.com
Website : www.servoz.com
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