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Stroll through the mountain pastures - hiking trail

Description

A short, easy hike through farms and chalets, between roads and paths, at medium altitude and at the gateway to the alpine pastures.

Get closer to the mountains with this moderate hiking route, ideal for all hikers.

Starting from the Charbonnière parking lot, this trail takes you through forests before reaching the heights of the ski slopes. You'll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountain range and the majestic Mont-Blanc.

As you stroll along, you may even spot cows grazing, adding a bucolic touch to your adventure. Accessible to hikers of all levels (blue - moderate), this trail is also open to walkers accompanied by their pets on a leash.

Between village and mountain pasture, this walk is an ideal way to discover the mountain world.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2h40mn
Dist.
6.3 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Route du Pornay , 74700   Cordon
Lat : 45.922156Lng : 6.610698

Points of interest

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"Le Refuge"

Gourmet cuisine at the refuge restaurant, located in a natural setting at the gateway to the alpine pastures, and also on the edge of the ski slopes. Exceptional panoramic views! In the afternoon, the restaurant offers a bar area.Djamila, the owner, has taken over the reins of Le Refuge restaurant in Cordon. Together with the current chef, they have each acquired their own expertise on the surrounding trails. Both the welcome and the service are simple and straightforward. The cuisine, prepared in-house, offers a winter and summer menu, as well as a weekly menu for spring and autumn. From either the panoramic terrace or the finely-decorated indoor dining room, you'll be facing the magnificent Mt Blanc chain in its entirety (a natural setting found in the last scene of the film Tatie Danielle). Inside, the blond wood on the walls sits alongside a vaulted ceiling of Tuff stone and a corner fireplace. You'll feel soothed and sheltered, just like in a mountain refuge. Just 10 minutes from the center of Cordon, in the direction of the ski slopes, access is by any vehicle on a tarmac road, right up to the front door outside the snow-covered winter season. In this case, you can either drive a fully-equipped vehicle to within 30 m of the establishment, or put on your skis, snowshoes or good hiking boots. -Refuge speciality: fishermen's fondue with fresh fish (book 48 hours in advance). - Mountain specialities - Cuisine based on local produce - Barbecue on the terrace for lunch and dinner in summer

2220 route de frébouges d'en haut 74700 Cordon
- Cordon Tourisme -
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Date and time

  • From 28/03/2026 to 30/11/2027
  • From 28/03/2027 to 30/11/2028

Additional information

Contact

Phone : 04 50 58 01 57

Email : info@cordon.fr

Website : https://www.cordon.fr

Open period

From 28/03 to 30/11 daily.
Contact the Tourist Office beforehand to find out about current access conditions.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

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Cordon Tourisme - 13/03/2026
www.cordon.fr
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Environments

Mountain view
Panoramic view
Mountain location

Type of land

Stone
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Not suitable for strollers

Topo guides and map references

Map references :
Mont-Blanc lookouts, IGN 1:25 base map or map of walks in the village or map of village trails (available free of charge)

Location complements

The Charbonnière parking lot is at the top of the Pornay hamlet.

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

None, but take care on the crossing, which can't be done too early in the spring (stream and snow bridges).

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ park in the Charbonnière parking lot
2/ follow signs for "Peray
3/ cross the torrent des Callabonnets.
4/ once at Le Peray, head for Les Sions and then Le Chanté.
5/ as you leave the forest, you'll reach the top of the ski slopes.
6/ then descend towards Cordon Centre as far as Charbonnière.

Animals

Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash.

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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! 🌳🥾