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The Bénés plateau - walking trail
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Description
360° views of the Mont-Blanc, Fiz and Aravis ranges. In summer, you'll find herds of cattle around the alpine chalets of Les Bénés.
Explore the Bénés plateau, with its breathtaking views of the Aravis mountains and the Mont-Blanc range! This hiking trail offers a variety of itineraries adapted to orange (fairly difficult) and red (difficult) levels, making it a delight for hikers in search of challenges and grandiose panoramas.
Starting from the Peray parking lot, the route begins with a walk through the forest. The magic happens as the path leads you up to the plateau, an open space where the view opens out onto the surrounding mountains.
In summer, this is where pastoral life takes shape, with cows enjoying the view and the fresh grass.
Please note that this hike is only accessible in late spring, as it depends on the snow conditions on the route.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 28/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 28/03 to 31/10 daily.
Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Tips
Snowshoeing in winter too...
Updated by
Cordon Tourisme - 22/07/2025
www.cordon.fr
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Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Panoramic view
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Contact
Phone : 04 50 58 01 57
Email : info@cordon.fr
Website : https://www.cordon.fr
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tourisme.cordon
Type of land
Stone
Not suitable for strollers
Ground
Location complements
The Peray parking lot is located at the end of the Peray road.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Belvédères Cordon and surroundings 25/1000 scale map
TOP 25 IGN
Reception complements
Map available from the tourist office to discover these and other trails.
Whatever your hike, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first-aid kit, and clothing suited to the season and weather forecast.
This itinerary can also be done accompanied, by hiring a mountain leader.
Tricky passages
The suggested return is slightly steep
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ Park in the Peray parking lot or the Mouilles parking lot
2/ Head for Tête Noire, on the right along the main path: the climb is steady but fast,
3/ Then head for "Mouilles de Brey".
Variant : Here you can make a detour to the Tête Noire cross, which offers an exceptional view.
4/ Then head for the Bénés chalets.
5/ Return by the same or a different path, below the Chalets des Bénés,
6/ Return via the Balcon des Sions, Chemin des Bœufs.
Option: A longer loop can be made as far as the tête du Planet, or the Cabane du Petit Pâtre.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash.
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