Cé's gorge - Hike
Description
The loop of the gorges du Cé is an unusual route. The itinerary is cool; Ideal for hot weather. Please note that this hike is not recommended in wet weather. A steep slope can be slippery.
Technical informations
3.5 km
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max. 993 m
min. 765 m
220 m
220 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Belvedere of Faucigny
Around the church, when the weather is clear, you will discover an exceptional view of the Arve valley and the surrounding peaks. This place is ideal for moments of relaxation and contemplation.This belvedere offers you a panoramic view from the Jura chain to the Mont-Blanc chains.
Gorge du Cé
Former bed of the Bronze, the deep Gorge du Cé no longer flows for several years. The strong glacial erosion has left its traces and attracts the eye.At the end of the last ice age, the glacier from the Combe de Biolland flowed straight to Mont-Saxonnex, where the river split into two torrents. One being more important than the other, the western torrent cut the rock deeper than the eastern torrent (Gorge du Cé). The latter was naturally neglected over the years. Today, the Bronze crosses the village to finish its course on the left bank of the Arve, in Bonneville.
Date and time
- From 01/05/2024 to 15/11/2024
- From 01/05/2025 to 15/11/2025
Additional information
Tips
In the fresh! An unusual route, in a cool place: ideal in case of hot weather.
History, culture and heritage
The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption: the promontory of the church of Mont-Saxonnex is one of the most beautiful points of view over the Arve valley. The church and its bulbous bell tower dominate the valley of more than 5000 meters of sheer. It was burnt down by lightning twice, then rebuilt between 1929 and 1934 and very richly decorated. Built from 1829 to 1834 on the site of an older church, it is neoclassical in the shape of a Greek cross.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
From the school car-park to the Cé's gorge : 15mins
From the car-park, go in the Corrioz dead-end and immediately take right, on the path going down to the gorge between the chalet and the house. Follow the path that will take you close to the river and at the Cé's gorge, follow the direction of “Chamoule (0h30)”.
From the gorge to Chamoule : 30mins
The surrondings can be surprising ! The walls seems to get closer to offer a tight passage between the cliffs. After you pass it, cross the river to go on the opposite side. At the crossing of a 4x4 road, turn left. 50 meters away, take the direction of Chamoule by crossing the field and taking a path that goes under a house. Follow the paved road going through the hamlet. It goes up to the basin. From gere, take the “chemin du Bèle” and follow the arrows.
From Chamoule to the school car-park : 1hr
The path crosses the road and takes you in Les Monts hamlet. To cross it, take the small road on your right. Follow straight on the road between the chalets until “Chemin des Poussins”. Leave the paved road and go straight down the path along a stone wall. At “Chemin de Cremelin”, follow straight to come across the car-park.
Environments
Mountain location
Forest location
Mountain view
Updated by
Cluses Arve & montagnes Tourisme - 15/01/2024
www.cluses-montagnes-tourisme.com
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Reception conditions for animals
Keep your dog on a leash, he can scare off herds and wild animals.
Tricky passages
Be careful of the path going down in the gorges. The path gets slippery during 200 meters when the gorge gets tight. You will have to cross the river by walking on wet stones.
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Contact
Phone : 04 50 96 97 27
Email : tourisme@cluses-montagnes.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/cluses-arve-montagnes-tourisme-104007097700091/
Open period
From 01/05 to 15/11.
Subject to favorable weather.
Location complements
From Cluses, take the D4, direction Le Reposoir. Cross Scionzier, then at the intersection, turn right onto the D286, direction Mont-Saxonnex. Cross the
village of Mont-Saxonnex, after the tourist residence Le Jarbay, turn right before the school and park in the car park in front of the village hall.
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