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Walking route: Tour of Pointe des Mattes in 2 days with overnight stay in a mountain refuge
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Description
Short sporting itinerary from the Abondance valley. Exceptional landscapes in the heart of the protected natural area of Mont de Grange.
The hike around the Pointe des Mattes is a hike that will satisfy good walkers.
Starting from the Panthiaz car park, you will first walk along the Dranse river before starting your ascent.
This summit is one of the satellites of the Mont de Grange, which culminates at 2432m, compared to 2100m for the Pointe des Mattes.
From the summit, you can enjoy a view of the Haut-Sex and Linleu, as well as the Swiss Alps and the Abondance valley.
On the way back down, you will arrive at the Trébentaz refuge, in the heart of a Natura 2000 classified site, enough to enjoy the environment that surrounds you for the end of the day and an evening and night in a refuge that is bound to be exceptional.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/06/2026 to 15/10/2026
Additional information
Contact
Phone : 04 50 73 51 41
Email : lachapelledabondance@ot-peva.com
Website : https://leman-mountains-explore.com
Open period
From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.
Check with tourist offices in advance to find out the current access conditions.
Check with the wardens for the opening and closing dates of their refuge located on your route.
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
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Grit
Not suitable for strollers
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Hiking maps and guidebooks are available for purchase at tourist offices throughout the Evian and Abondance Valley region.
Map references :
- Map guide to 65 walks and hikes in the Evian region and Abondance valley
- Map of walking routes in the Portes du Soleil area in France and Switzerland
- IGN TOP 25 No. 3528 ET Morzine Chablais Massif Portes du Soleil
Location complements
Access (car) : After the centre of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, in the direction of Châtel, you will see the Panthiaz cable car. The car park is on your right.
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.
Tricky passages
Some passages are steep, have good walking shoes.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ DAY 1 - From Parking de la Panthiaz to Refuge de Trebentaz. Follow signs for "La Panthiaz". At "La Panthiaz" follow "Pont du Moulin". From "Pont du Moulin", follow "Les Mattes", then "Les Mattes par Chalet de Torrens". You will pass through "Sur Bayard", and "Les Crottes" before reaching the Chalet de Torrens. At "Chalet Torrens", continue towards "Les Mattes". At the top of Les Mattes, follow the signs for "Pont du Moulin par Les Ravières", to reach the "Refuge de Trébentaz".
2/ DAY 2 - From the Refuge de Trébentaz to the Panthiaz parking lot. Follow "La Pare du Midi" and "La Louennaz". At "Les Ravières", continue towards "Pont du Moulin" then "La Panthiaz" to reach the parking lot and your starting point.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife.
Livestock guard dogs are present in this area, so it is recommended that you adapt your behaviour to minimise disturbance to the livestock and avoid triggering the dogs (barking, approaching, etc.). If the dogs approach,
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