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Hiking trails - Montagne du Lachat
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Description
This route will give you an insight into how difficult life was for the local people, from 1750 to the middle of the 20th century. Life in the high mountain pastures consisted of repairing buildings, keeping the pastures healthy, looking after the animals and cutting the hay...
Above Les Villards sur Thônes, hike up Mont Lachat, one of the most beautiful peaks in the Bornes massif. As you hike, retrace the traditional history of the mountain pastures of Haute-Savoie.
Along the way, you'll come across oratories, farms and typical mountain farm buildings at the Granges du Lachat.
Continuing along the beautiful ridge path to the Lachat iron cross, you can also enjoy magnificent views of the Aravis chain, the Bauges massif, La Tournette and the nearby Plateau des Glières. The memory of the Maquis is commemorated on a plaque along the way.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 15/05/2026 to 01/11/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 15/05 to 01/11.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 24/11/2025
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Contact
Phone : 04 50 02 00 26
Email : infos@thonescoeurdesvallees.com
Website : https://www.thonescoeurdesvallees.com
Type of land
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Shortly after Thônes, you reach an industrial zone. Just before the big climb, turn left into the residential area, then take the small road leading up to the Mont-Jean parking lot.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3431OT
Reception complements
Whatever your hike, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first-aid kit, and clothing appropriate to the season and weather forecast.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ From "Mont Jean (Parking)" follow the gravel path up to the right towards "Chalets de Lachat par les Fours Dessous".
2/ At "Les Fours Dessous", then "La Frasse" and "Granges du Lachat", always follow the signs for "Chalets de Lachat". always follow the signs for "Chalets de Lachat".
3/ Once at "Chalets de Lachat", you can continue along the ridge to the iron cross at Lachat, then turn back to "La Frasse".
4/ Once back at La Frasse, follow the signs for "Mont Jean (Parking) par Combe-Banon", then at the next crossroads "Becouet" and "Combe-Banon" continue towards "Mont Jean (Parking)" to reach your starting point.
Animals
Yes. Pets allowed on leash only.
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