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Thematic route: In the footsteps of the Chamois

Thematic route: In the footsteps of the Chamois
Thematic walk : "on the tracks of the Chamois - La Chapelle d'Abondance
Thematic walk : "on the tracks of the Chamois - La Chapelle d'Abondance

Description

A superb easy and fun mountain walk where you will discover, through panels and games, the life of the Mont de Grange chamois.

Starting from the Plan des Feux, this hike goes towards the chalets of Pertuis, in the Mont de Grange hunting reserve which has hundreds of chamois and mouflons, but also marmots. It allows you to learn about the alpine fauna thanks to 9 fun and educational panels.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
3h
Dist.
6.6 km
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Starting point

Route du Clos Baron Lieu-dit Plan des Feux , 74360   La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Lat : 46.284889Lng : 6.781955

Points of interest

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Tourist Information Office of La Chapelle d'Abondance

The tourist information office is at your disposal for all information about the resort-village and its surrounding villages in the Evian-Vallée d'Abondance region and neighboring Switzerland.The tourist information office and its advisors welcome you all year round and offer the following services: - tourist information on La Chapelle d'Abondance and its summer and winter activities - tourist information on the Evian-Vallée d'Abondance region, the Portes du Soleil and the surrounding area in France and neighboring Switzerland - central availability database for furnished rentals - accommodation options: furnished apartments, B&Bs and gîtes, hotels and vacation centers - wide choice of maps and topo-guides, free or for sale: hiking, trail, mountain biking, road biking, climbing, via ferrata, snowshoeing, ski touring (IGN map, Portes du Soleil hiking map, topo guide to walks and hikes in the Vallée d'Abondance, topo Chablais Grimpe) - ticket sales for various tourist services: events, visits and activities - sale of fishing cards - sale of 10-trip EVA'D bus passes - sale of Swiss motorway vignettes - CGN (Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le lac Léman) ticket sales - Chaplin's World Museum ticket office in Vevey (Switzerland) - Aquaparc ticket office in Le Bouveret (Switzerland) - Swiss Vapeur Parc ticket office in Le Bouveret (Switzerland) - ticket office Fort de Chillon in Veytaux (Switzerland) - guided hiking outings (December to March - July and August) - ski touring ticket office (December to March) - guided Via Ferrata and rock-climbing outings (July and August) - tickets for guided cultural tours - goodies, souvenirs, posters - Pocket Wifi rental - linen rental in partnership with supplier Resalinge - photocopying and scanning service - free public Wifi connection

10 route des Frasses Maison des Soeurs 74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance
- Office de Tourisme Pays d'Evian Vallée d'Abondance -
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Date and time

  • From 01/06/2026 to 30/09/2026

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Open period

From 01/06 to 30/09.
The route is accessible outside periods of snowfall or bad weather. You are strongly advised to check access conditions with the Tourist Office. The route is potentially available for access during Spring, Summer and Autumn.

Subject to favorable weather.

Updated by

Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore - 24/11/2025
leman-mountains-explore.com
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Contact

Phone : 04 50 73 51 41

Email : lachapelledabondance@ot-peva.com

Location complements

Access to the Plan des Feux car park by car by the Clos Baron road (Crêt-Béni) or on foot from the village, with about 45 minutes/1 hour acent to reach the car park. Free parking.

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Map of the Portes du Soleil hiking trails in France and Switzerland TOP 25 N°3528 AND. On sale in the tourist offices of the Abondance valley.

Map references :
Map of the Portes du Soleil hiking trails in France and Switzerland TOP 25 N°3528 ET

Type of land

Stone
Ground

Environments

Mountain view
Mountain location

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

0/ Departure from the Plan des Feux parking lot.
1/ Take the direction " Plaine Joux " and " Chalets de Pertuis ".
2/ Follow the itinerary by following the signs "Sur les traces du Chamois".
3/ On the path, take on your left the path that goes up in the direction of " Chalets de Pertuis ".
The itinerary is an out-and-back on the same path.

Animals

Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash (Natura 2000 reserve zone) and hunting reserve.

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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! 🌳🥾