





Starting from Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon, route de Samance, a 2h30 loop during which interpretive signs explain the different facets of the mountain environment: flora, fauna, housing, geology...
Orientation tables and information panels line the route, marking the main points of interest and giving explanations about the local biotope and traditional architecture.
From the chalets de la Gaudinière, the descent to the old village of Chinaillon can be tricky in wet weather.
Stages : On the Queblerie / La Gaudinière / Office de tourisme du Grand-Bornand Chinaillon.
Respect nature throughout your hike.
Respect the trail layout, do not cut outside.
Do not scare livestock, do not cut wires and close fences.
0bserve wildlife from a distance.
Nature is not a dustbin, keep your waste and throw it in the containers available in the villages.
Forest location
Near shuttle stop
Mountain location
Close to a public transportation
Village 2 km away
Le Grand-Bornand Tourisme - 24/11/2025
www.legrandbornand.com
Report a problem
From spring to autumn, depending on snow and weather conditions. Inquire about conditions before heading out. You are responsible for your own safety.
Phone : 04 50 02 78 00
Email : infos@legrandbornand.com
Website : https://www.legrandbornand.com
Map references :
Map IGN Top 25 n°3430 ET La Clusaz Grand-Bornand.
Map on sale at the Tourist Office. Download the application Virée en Aravis.
Yes. Pets allowed on leash only.