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2-day walking circuit around Saint-Sigismond - Stage 1
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Description
Starting from Le Chevran, you climb the paths beneath the forest, with a magnificent view over the Arve Valley. After a fine climb, you reach the Plateau d'Agy, before heading for Saint-Sigismond, a haven of peace at altitude.
This first stage immerses you in nature, with a gradual climb under the leafy trees of the Chevran. The reward: a breathtaking panoramic view of the Arve Valley. Continue on to the Plateau d'Agy, a vast alpine area perfect for hiking, where you can admire a variety of landscapes between mountain pastures and forests. The day ends in the quiet, authentic village of Saint-Sigismond, 900 m above sea level. An ideal place to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature.
Recommended overnight accommodation (subject to availability) :
- Chambre d'hôtes Romarica - 2 people :
450, Les bas Choseaux - 74 300 SAINT-SIGISMOND
+33(0)4 50 34 37 74 / mf.bielicki@wanadoo.fr / www.romarica.com
- Gîte La ferme des cousines *** - 8 people :
826, route des Alluaz - 74 300 SAINT-SIGISMOND
+33(0)6 10 23 25 27 / lafermedescousines@gmail.com / www.lafermedescousines.com
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 15/04/2026 to 01/11/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 15/04 to 01/11.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Cluses Arve & montagnes Tourisme - 24/11/2025
www.cluses-montagnes-tourisme.com
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Environments
In the country
Riverside
Forest location
Mountain view
Mountain location
Village 2 km away
Waterside
Panoramic view
Contact
Phone : 04 50 96 69 69
Email : tourisme@cluses-montagnes.com
Website : https://www.cluses-montagnes-tourisme.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Cluses-Arve-montagnes-Tourisme-104007097700091/
Type of land
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Park in the Claude Anthoine car park in Cluses. Return to the start of the walk by taking the rue du 8 mai, crossing the railway line and continuing along the Boulevard du Chevran until you reach the junction which rises on the right just behind the ‘Chevran’ bus stop.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Hiking guide on sale for €10 at the tourist office.
Reception complements
Whatever you choose to do, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first-aid kit and the right clothes for your outing, depending on the season and weather forecast.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
From Cluses to Pont de la Motte :
From the Tourist Office, take Rue du 8 mai (to the right of the town hall), pass the Zanin chocolate factory, cross the railway line and continue straight ahead on Boulevard du Chevran. At the ‘Michel Vaillant’ company, take the Chemin de St-Sigismond up into the forest. At the top of the road, take the path on the left. You will pass the ‘La Perrière’ signposts and then come to the ‘Pont de la Motte’.
From Pont de la Motte to Croix de la Joux:
From here, follow the signs for ‘Chez Bouvier’, crossing the local road in several places. Cross the fields until you reach a track where you turn left to reach Le Planey. Take the Route du Planey on your right and then the track in the fields on your right a few metres further on. You will come to the main road, cross over to the right and continue for 50 metres until you come to the track on your left. You will arrive at the Croix de la Joux.
From the Croix de la Joux to the Chalets de Fimaloz :
Take the road to the left (opposite the cross) then at the junction turn right. Follow the Alluaz road. At the signpost for ‘Chemin du Jourdil’ on your left, follow the signs for ‘Agy (La Croix)’. At the next signpost, ‘La Pierre du Crêt’, follow ‘Agy (La Croix) par Les Granges de la Frasse’. The path is now in the shade in the woods. When you reach the Granges, follow ‘Agy (La Croix)’ again. You will arrive at the Chalets de Fimaloz, where you can enjoy a beautiful view.
From Chalets de Fimaloz to Agy (La Croix):
When you reach the signpost called ‘Fimaloz’, head towards ‘Agy (La Croix) par La Bordaz’. Then continue towards ‘Agy (La Croix)’. You will pass the La Tanière restaurant and the cross-country skiing centre. Once you have passed the car park, you will arrive at Agy (La Croix).
From Agy (La Croix) to the Croix du Chêne :
To get back down from La Croix, retrace your steps. Get back on the main road and follow the path on the left, which goes down under the road. After around 500 metres, cross the road again and continue down to the village of Agy. The path crosses the road several times before reaching the hamlet of Hauts Choseaux. At the crossroads, go straight on towards the Croix du Chêne before reaching the ‘Croix du Chêne’ sign at the end of your first leg.
If your accommodation is further down in the village of Saint-Sigismond, take the tarmac road on the left as far as its end. This road becomes a footpath: turn left at the crossroads to reach the Mairie de Saint-Sigismond.
Animals
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