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Walking itinerary - Circuit du Sappey
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MAISON DE LA POMME ET DU BISCANTIN:
Alerte visiteurs
Du 12 juillet au 30 août, tous les vendredis entre 14h30 et 17h30, atelier enfants gratuits et sans réservation.
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Description
Accessible hike overlooking the village of Serraval and the hamlet of La Sauffaz. The Sappey trail takes you through pastoral landscapes, with beautiful views of the Sulens and Charvin rivers.
This easy itinerary begins in the heart of the gateway to the Thônes valley. The name of the village of Serraval literally means "keyhole of the valley", due to its position at the crossroads of Annecy, Thônes and Faverges.
The area retains a pastoral tradition, deeply rooted in local history and heritage. Here, you'll have the opportunity to observe the typical goat-herding pastures of the Tournette foothills.
This loop will take you up to the Sappey area, offering magnificent panoramic views of Mont Charvin and Mont du Sulens.
In the village of Serraval, don't hesitate to visit the Maison de la Pomme et du Biscantin (Apple and Biscantin House) to learn more about the orchards of the Thônes valley. You can also leave with Biscantin, the local cider produced on site.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 01/06/2026 to 30/09/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 01/06 to 30/09.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 24/11/2025
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Contact
Phone : 04 50 02 00 26
Email : infos@thonescoeurdesvallees.com
Website : https://www.thonescoeurdesvallees.com
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Access (by car): From the village of Serraval, follow Saint Ferréol for 1.6 km, turn right at Hameau de la Sauffaz, then join the parking lot.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3430ET - LA CLUSAZ / LE GRAND-BORNAND
Reception complements
Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ From La Sauffaz, follow the road for 100 m, leaving it for the forest track on the right to reach Le Loge.
2/ Take the small path overlooking the house and continue to Les Rafours.
3/ Continue straight ahead through the forest until you reach a wide track. Turn left to descend towards Le Sappey.
4/ After 400 m, leave the road at the post and go down through the fields. Follow the path through the forest until you reach the road again.
5/ Stay on it for 300 m, then take the tree-lined path on the right to return to La Sauffaz.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash in the presence of herds.
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