Hike along the Petit Balcon Sud: Merlet-Plan de la Cry

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

3530ETR - SAMOENS RESISTANTE HAUT-GIFFRE

17.20€

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

3530ET - SAMOENS HAUT-GIFFRE

17.20€

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

3531ET - SAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC

13.90€

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

TOP75004 - BEAUFORTAIN MASSIF DU MONT BLANC

13.90€

TOP75007 - ENTRE LÉMAN ET MONT BLANC CHABLAIS FAUCIGNY

TOP100D74 - HAUTE-SAVOIE ANNECY THONON-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC CHAÎNE DES ARAVIS

TOP100D73 - SAVOIE CHAMBÉRY ALBERTVILLE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE PNR DU MASSIF DES BAUGES

202 JURA ALPES DU NORD

89025 - TOUR DU MONT-BLANC GR TMB®

Collection : DECOUVERTE DES CHEMINS

Scale : 1:50 000

9.10€

NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Scale : 1:250 000

6.80€

NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Scale : 1:2 500 000

7.00€

Description

A hike that mainly goes through the woods. A trail that offers sweeping views of the Mont Blanc Massif.

From the entrance of the park, go up to the right along the fences and take on the right during 10 mn the path of Bel-Lachat and Brévent. Leave it and go horizontally on the left for 400 m. Go down leaving the Chailloux path on the right. A few twists and turns in the slope lead to a fork: leave the Houches trail on the left and take the one that goes horizontally to the right in the forest. It passes a little below the Lac Noir and reaches the Plan de la Cry.

Possibility to start from Les Houches, Les Bossons or Chamonix.
More information available at the Tourist Office or the High Mountain Office and in our trail guide.
Attention : The conditions of the trails are likely to change, think of informing you before leaving.

Technical Information

Walking

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

Dist.

3.1 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

Parking de Merlet Chemin de Merlet , 74310 Les Houches

Lat : 45.907875Lng : 6.822478

Points of interest

Merlet Wildlife park

BOOKING REQUIERED Come and watch the mountain animals roam freely in this animal park in a magical setting, at an altitude of 1500m, just opposite Mont-Blanc.Perched at an altitude of 1500m above the Chamonix valley, the Merlet mountain pasture first amazes with its breathtaking panorama of the Mont-Blanc massif. Merlet then immerses you in its vast animal world, as you enjoy an easy hike through forest and sunny meadows, marked out by its traditional old mountain chalets. The unusual closeness of this area to its many animals is surprising, and almost makes you forget how wild they are... Species to discover: ibex, sika deer, llama, mouflon, marmot, chamois and fallow deer! Short mid-mountain hike, 2 to 3 hours' visit. Numerous benches and deckchairs punctuate the visit. The altiport, a large, flat lawn, is also a great place to lie down. At any time of year, discover the exhibition rooms and video projections, the souvenir store, the fun and educational stages and the guided tour in 4 languages on your smartphone! In July and August, depending on the weather and the agenda, free afternoon activities are offered: the mountain and its secrets, wood and horns, predators, "Merlet, what a story!" Fun trail, exhibition room and video projection, entertainment, restaurant and store. Services at your disposal: - 150 parking spaces spread over 1000m. - Bar restaurant, panoramic terrace, open at the same times. - Picnic tables at the park entrance - Shuttles from July 7 to August 29, Monday to Friday from the station SNCF train station - free of charge Baby carriers preferable.

2495 Chemin de Merlet 74310 Les Houches

Route de la Gare 74310 Les Houches

Train station car park

Free outdoor parking in front of Les Houches train station. Authorized parking time: 24 hours.

Avenue des Alpages Le Tourchet 74310 Les Houches

Tourchet car park

Free outdoor parking at Tourchet. Authorized parking time: 24 hours.

SNCF station - Les Houches

Les Houches SNCF station served by the TER Mont Blanc Express lineNo ticket office at the station to buy tickets.

Aiguillette des Houches

This exceptional viewpoint located at 2285m of altitude will lead you to the doors of the natural reserve of Carlaveyron. With a magnificent and panoramic view on the Mont Blanc, this mountain rises in front of this sumptuous massif.