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Croix du Planet - hiking trail

Croix du Planet - hiking trail_Cordon
Croix du Planet - hiking trail_Cordon
Croix du Planet - hiking trail_Cordon
Croix du Planet - hiking trail_Cordon
Croix du Planet - hiking trail_Cordon
Croix du Planet - hiking trail_Cordon
Croix du Planet - hiking trail_Cordon
Croix du Planet - hiking trail_Cordon
Croix du Planet - hiking trail_Cordon
Croix du Planet - hiking trail_Cordon
Credit : Jean Marc Barey

Description

A relatively steep hike, with a magnificent panorama at the summit, dominated by the Croix du Planet.

Discover the Croix du Planet hiking trail, starting from Le Refuge restaurant. This demanding hike is suitable for experienced walkers (red level - difficult). At the summit, an exceptional panoramic view of the valley and Mont-Blanc awaits you.

This hike also welcomes your faithful four-legged companions (on a leash), making it the perfect opportunity to share moments of complicity in the heart of nature.

Once you've reached the summit, you can continue along the ridge towards the Petit Pâtre hut, where picnic tables provide a well-deserved break.

Please note: if you climb to the tête du Planet from le Chanté, there are two paths to the summit: the path on the right requires you to climb the rock, while the path on the left is a little steeper and leads under the Croix.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2h30mn
Dist.
2.2 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Route de Frébouges d'en haut , 74700   Cordon
Lat : 45.911794Lng : 6.588358

Points of interest

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"Le Refuge"

Gourmet cuisine at the refuge restaurant, located in a natural setting at the gateway to the alpine pastures, and also on the edge of the ski slopes, with an exceptional panoramic view; crêpes and afternoon bar;Owners Djamila and Michaël have taken over the reins of Le Refuge restaurant in Cordon. They are 2 enthusiasts, who worked together in the catering trade some twenty years ago, and a solid friendship began. They have each acquired their own know-how on the surrounding trails. Both the welcome and the service are simple and straightforward. The cuisine, prepared in-house, offers a winter and summer menu, as well as a spring and autumn menu and a weekly suggestion menu. From either the panoramic terrace or the finely-decorated indoor dining room, you'll be facing the magnificent Mt Blanc chain in its entirety (a natural setting found in the last scene of the film Tatie Danielle). Inside, the blond wood on the walls sits alongside a vaulted ceiling of Tuff stone and a corner fireplace. You'll feel soothed and sheltered, just like in a mountain refuge. Just 10 minutes from the center of Cordon, in the direction of the ski slopes, access is by any vehicle on a tarmac road, right up to the front door outside the snow-covered winter season. In this case, you can either drive a fully-equipped vehicle to within 30 m of the establishment, or put on your skis, snowshoes or good hiking boots. -Refuge speciality: fishermen's fondue with fresh fish (book 48 hours in advance). - Mountain specialities - Cuisine based on local produce - Barbecue on the terrace for lunch and dinner in summer

2220 route de frébouges d'en haut 74700 Cordon
- Cordon Tourisme -
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Date and time

  • From 28/03/2026 to 31/10/2026

Additional information

Open period

From 28/03 to 31/10 daily.
Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Tips

To get to "Les Bénés", take the path around the summit (50m lower on the north side) or the one on the north side;
At the back of the Tête du Planet (south-west), be careful not to take the path, which is very airy;

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Cordon Tourisme - 02/07/2025
www.cordon.fr
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Environments

Mountain view
Mountain location
Panoramic view

Contact

Phone : 04 50 58 01 57

Email : info@cordon.fr

Website : https://www.cordon.fr

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tourisme.cordon

Type of land

Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers

Location complements

Park at the Le Refuge restaurant parking lot

Topo guides and map references

Map references :
Mont-Blanc lookouts, IGN 1/25 base or map of walks in the village

Reception complements

Map available from the tourist office to discover these and other trails.
Whatever your hike, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first-aid kit, and clothing suited to the season and weather forecast.
This itinerary can also be done accompanied, by hiring a mountain leader.

Tricky passages

None, but the trail can be "greasy" and slippery in wet weather.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ Park at the Le Refuge restaurant parking lot.
2/ Climb towards Le Chanté, then follow Tête du Planet.
3/ Take the same route back down, towards Le Chanté and then Le Refuge.

Animals

Yes. On leash only - also check alpine pastures and parks protected by guard dogs, such as Petit Pâtre.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾