



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.
Phone : 04 50 58 01 57
Email : info@cordon.fr
Website : https://www.cordon.fr
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.
Cordon Tourisme - 12/06/2025
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Mountain view
Panoramic view
Mountain location
Stone
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Not suitable for strollers
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)
The Charbonnière parking lot is at the top of the Pornay hamlet.
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.
None, but take care on the crossing, which can't be done too early in the spring (stream and snow bridges).
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.
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash.