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Biolle and Praz Bassoux pastures - Hike

Praz Bassoux pasture
Praz Bassoux hike
Biolle and Praz Bassoux pastures - Hike_Marnaz
Credit : CAMT

Description

A route that crosses pastures and forests without great difficulty. A hike that will teach you about the steps of the theme trail of the "Vardafe" marnerote. You can discover views of the Cluses Valley.

From Marnaz to the Biolle Oratory: 45 minutes Take the path in the forest, it climbs steadily up to the log chalet, renovated and furnished, to discover the history of Biolle. From the Oratory of Biolle to La Chardaz: 15 minutes At the Oratory (erected in 1887) continue straight towards Praz Bassoux. After 500 meters, take the footbridge. At the intersection, go down on the right, cross the river and go up 500 meters to the sign La Chardaz. From La Chardaz to Praz Bassoux: 25 minutes At La Chardaz, take the direction of Praz Bassoux on the right. Follow the flat path in the forest, then cross a field before arriving on the road. Go down the road for about 100 meters, then at the Chedde sign, take a path on your right. Go down across the field and continue in the forest. At the exit of the wood, you go straight down into the field to Praz Bassoux chalets. From Praz Bassoux to Ruisseau du Chêne: 15 minutes From the chalets, go down towards the isolated tree in the field on the right. From the Praz Bassoux sign, cross the field straight to the edge of the wood. Then, you pass the gate to leave the field and immerse yourself in the forest. Cross the stream thanks to the footbridge and continue your descent. From Ruisseau du Chêne to Marnaz-Center: 25 minutes At the Ruisseau du Chêne sign, take direction Marnaz. The path in the forest becomes flat and brings you back to the Chez Vavin car park, then follow the road to find the start. To do more from La Chardaz: Blessed Lake. Duration 2h45 (one way)

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2h5mn
Dist.
3.8 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Chemin de la Biolle , 74460   Marnaz
Lat : 46.058666Lng : 6.521263

Date and time

  • From 01/04/2026 to 14/11/2026

Additional information

Sustainable tourism

Respect the flora and fauna already weakened by winter. Keep your dogs on a leash. Bring back your rubbish.

Updated by

Cluses Arve & montagnes Tourisme - 09/10/2025
www.cluses-montagnes-tourisme.com
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Environments

Forest location
Mountain view
Mountain location
Village 2 km away

Open period

From 01/04 to 14/11 daily.

Location complements

From Cluses take the Route Blanche / D1205 towards Marnaz. Take the road, to the right of the town hall to the chapel. Continue to the end of the
asphalt road and park in the parking lot, just at the end of La Biolle path.

Type of land

Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers

History, culture and heritage

The name "Marnaz" comes from the soil "the marl", which is a mixture of
limestone and clay. Seat of a famous typically Savoyard pottery, created in 1890 and closed in 2010, this marl was used in the manufacture of containers for domestic use.

Animals

Yes

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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! 🌳🥾