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Alpage de l'Haut-Thex walk
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Description
Enjoy the stunning natural surroundings of Le Biot and Saint Jean d'Aulps, surrounded by Alpine meadows, with an unbeatable view of the Vallée d'Aulps and Mont Blanc too!
Along the way, don't miss the traditional alpine flowers amidst the green alpine meadows, and the oratory nestling in the hollow of a rock.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Date and time
- From 01/04/2026 to 30/10/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 05/01 to 10/30 : open daily.
Updated by
Vallée d'Aulps Tourisme - 08/10/2025
www.valleedaulps.com
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Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Contact
Phone : 04 50 79 65 09
Email : info@valleedaulps.com
Website : https://www.valleedaulps.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/valleedaulpstourisme
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Grit
Suitable for all terrain strollers
Location complements
Departure from the hamlet of Les Cottets
> Access by car from Thonon or Cluses on the D902 then D332 to Le Biot, free parking in front of the town hall. A hundred meters on foot to the hamlet of Les Cottets.
> access by shuttle bus: Balad'Aulps Bus (valley shuttle) stops in front of the village hall, then walk 100 m to the hamlet of Les Cottets.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Map: IGN Top 25, 3528 ET, Morzine
Reception complements
- Choose your route according to your physical condition and the weather conditions.
- Follow the instructions for signposting.
- Don't set off too late in the afternoon, to make sure you're back before dark.
- Take sufficient food and water with you. Mountain sports require a lot of energy.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Departure from the hamlet of Les Cottets
1/ Take the road (Chemin du Perry) that climbs to the left towards the Haut-Thex mountain pasture.
2/ After a 15-minute walk, turn right onto the forest track. The path will eventually lead to the mountain pasture, near a basin.
3/ From the basin, take the track that descends to the right and crosses the mountain pasture.
4/ Take the small grassy path downhill (follow the green arrow on the signpost). 20 metres after taking the small grassy path, turn left.
5/ At the bottom of the mountain pasture, take the forest track on the right and join the hamlet of Les Cottets.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds
