Mont Forchat - summer
Description
Mont Forchat in the heart of the Vallée Verte is the perfect place to explore the Chablais and for incredible views of Lac Léman and Mont Blanc at the foot of the statue of St François de Sales.
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At the junction with the road to Col des Moises, walk approx. 100m and you’ll find the path to the Granges Mamet just after the bend on the right.
Park on the edge of the woodland path so you don’t disrupt traffic.
Uphill: Walk on the easy woodland path to Granges Mamet where you’ll spot the statue on the top of Mont Forchat. Continue along this sloping path snaking through the forest shared by Habère-Poche and Lullin.
Persevere and the Col de l'Encrenaz will appear for lovely views of Lac Léman. Next go up the slope to the peak.
There are great views of Lac Léman and Chablais. You can also see Mont Blanc when the sky is cloudless.
It’s not unusual to see gliders skimming past the ridges in the Vallée Verte.
Downhill: Be careful; the path gets slippery in damp weather.
Go back to Col de l'Encrenaz and take the signposted path ahead to the Col des Moises. Go through the meadow and the path gets steeper and zigzags through the forest to the Creux de la Marlat.
When you reach the main road, turn left to get back onto the woodland path you started on.
Technical informations
7.5 km
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max. 1528 m
min. 1070 m
500 m
500 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Car park - camping-car des Moises
Winter: car park unavailable on weekends and school holidays (full). If the car park is full, please drive to the car park 800m high on Col du Cou or park on the village square for free. Please ask at Tourist Information.
Foyer nordique et de loisirs des Moises
Les Moises Farm
Visit this goat breeder in the heart of the Vallée Verte with its cheesemaking workshop.Tomme, raclette, yogurt: on sale at the farm shop.
Les Moises Car Park
Car park (50 spaces) located 3km from the village centre on the Plateau des Moises.
Vélisurface des Moises
Pratique : planeur Orientation : N, S (02-20) Nombre de pistes : 1 piste en herbe de 965 m x 45 m Altitude : 1100 m Décollage par treuil
Au Petit Savoyard
Restaurant serving Savoyard specialities in a magnificent setting in the Très le Mont Alpine meadows. Departure point for a number of walks/hikes in the Mont Forchat. Warm and friendly atmosphere assured! Open May to October
Pèlerinage au Mont Forchat
11:00 The Mass will be celebrated at Glade
La Fontaine d'Argence
La Fontaine d'Argence's renovated traditional Savoie farmhouse has 4 spacious guest rooms and a hikers and cyclists area with 2 rooms for 3 and 5 people. Endless views of the surrounding peaks. Warm welcome and tasteful decor.A comfortable address for a cosy stay, homemade breakfast, ensuite granite bathrooms and a large peaceful garden. A beautiful setting, incredible views and eco-friendly construction make this beautiful farmhouse with personality restored by Françoise (pharmacist, herbalist, mycologist) and Gilles (teacher, beekeeper)! Stay in their tastefully decorated home:4 double rooms (inc. 1 disabled room) and a hikers and cyclists area with 2 rooms for 3 and 5 people.. Ensuite bathrooms. Suites, books. Enjoy a breakfast of homemade produce.
Date and time
- From 01/04/2024 to 31/10/2024
- From 01/04/2025 to 31/10/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme des Alpes du Léman - 05/04/2024
www.alpesduleman.com
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Open period
From 01/04 to 31/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 39 54 46
Email : info@alpesduleman.com
Website : www.alpesduleman.com
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