Tom Morel historical walking trail

Hike through landscapes of limestone rock, spruce forest and alpine pastures, in a place where history has left its mark. Walk in the footsteps of Officer Morel, whose charisma and determination instilled the spirit of Les Glières.

Departing from Le Petit Bornand, this long hike takes you to the Plateau des Glières, passing between the foothills of Montagne des Auges and Montagne des Frêtes.

Following a forest path, you first climb up to Fréchet. From here, you'll have a fine view over the Val de Borne, and you're at the gateway to the Plateau des Glières.

Take the opportunity to contemplate the beautiful pasture landscapes stretching out before you: the Pâquis mountain pasture, the Chez Constance mountain pasture, the La Perrière mountain pasture...

The area is steeped in pastoral tradition, which you'll be able to immerse yourself in as you stroll along. You'll also have the chance to sample local specialities at the famous Chez Constance Refuge-Restaurant.

Walk in the footsteps of Théodose "Tom" Morel. The trail pays tribute to the lieutenant, leader of the Haute-Savoie Maquis during the German occupation between 1942 and 1944, whose feats of arms resonate in the memories of the Resistance.

The round-trip route takes you as far as the Col de Glières. However, don't hesitate to extend your journey to the Monument National à la Résistance, inaugurated in 1972 with a speech by André Malraux and now classified as a Historic Monument.