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Grand Croisse Baulet from Avenaz - footpath
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Description
Hike through the forest before heading for the mountain pastures and summit, where the sheep are in summer pasture. From the Croise Baulet and its bench, you can enjoy a vast 360° panorama of the Aravis mountains and the Mont-Blanc massif,
Take on the Grand Croisse Baulet from l'Avenaz, a challenging and sporting hike. With a highest point of 2,236 meters, this route, classified as difficult (red level), promises breathtaking mountain panoramas.
Experienced hikers will be delighted by this challenge, while enjoying the majestic scenery and local flora.
Don't miss the well-deserved break at the famous bench at the summit, which offers a vast and grandiose view of the surrounding peaks.
Lovers of pastoralism and mountain traditions will also be delighted by this authentic environment.
Please note: Patous, or guard dogs, are present on the Croisse Baulet mountain pasture from July to around mid-September.
As indicated by municipal by-law no. 18/2024, domestic dogs are prohibited on the communal mountain pasture around the Croisse Baulet mountain between July 1 and September 15.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 01/06/2026 to 31/10/2026
Additional information
Contact
Phone : 04 50 58 01 57
Email : info@cordon.fr
Website : https://www.cordon.fr
Open period
From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.
Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Cordon Tourisme - 21/09/2025
www.cordon.fr
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Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Panoramic view
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Map IGN 3430ET - LA CLUSAZ LE GRAND-BORNAND
Les Belvédères du Mont-Blanc map on sale for €7 at the tourist office.
Location complements
The parking lot is located before the bridge, and you can park in a herringbone pattern on your left.
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
Be vigilant during the summer period about crossing areas guarded by guard dogs
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ Park at the Lezaive d'en haut parking lot, at the start of the forest road (possibly Les Plaines).
2/ Take a dirt track leading fairly directly up to Les Plaines,
3/ At Les Plaines, follow the Avenaz, Col de l'Avenaz,
4/ At the Col de l'Avenaz, follow signs for Grand Croisse Baulet.
5/ Descend via Petit Croisse Baulet,
6/ Pass through the Col du Jaillet,
7/ Return to the forest road;
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash. Please note that domestic dogs are forbidden on the communal mountain pasture around Montagne de Croisse Baulet, between July 01 and September 15. Contact the Tourist Office for further information.
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