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Walking route - Petit Châtel
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Description
Easy walk to décourvrir Châtel and the Abondance valley from the heighs and some traditional wooden farmhouses.
From the village center, climb to Petit Châtel. Area to park, on the left, at the corner.
Take the asphalt Ryz path rising straight ahead. Continue along the wide path rising in front of you; after a steep but short climb past several alpine farms, you'll come to the Leibe oratory; turn left to reach the Flammet chalets.
Join the cross-country path to the right, which leads to Barbossine Dessous (intermediate chairlift station).
At the fork in the road, head downhill to reach Le Tenne on a wide track and continue on the road to the Petit Châtel bend.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 01/11/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 01/05 to 01/11 daily.
Updated by
Communauté de communes Pays d'Evian Vallée d'Abondance - 30/10/2025
www.cc-peva.fr
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Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Contact
Phone : 04 50 73 22 44
Email : touristoffice@chatel.com
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Petit Châtel car park in front of the square or Barbossine car park 200m away.
Bus line 2, stop Petit Châtel.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3528 AND
Reception complements
Whichever walk you choose, we recommend that you :
- Wear appropriate footwear and always take with you: warm clothing, preferably waterproof, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream and a small first-aid kit.
- Do not set off alone.
- Inform someone living in the valley of your plans.
- Do not change the planned itinerary indiscriminately. But do not hesitate to shorten it if necessary.
- Carry a map and even a torch.
- Check the weather forecast before setting off.
- In the event of a thunderstorm, move away from ridges, passes and summits as soon as possible and never take shelter under an isolated tree.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a lead due to the presence of herds.
