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Hiking at La Chaux
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Description
This is a superb hike with a beautiful view of Saint-Jean-d'Aulps and the Roc d'Enfer. When the sky isn't too overcast, you can admire the majestic Mont Blanc in the distance!
The ascent to La Chaux is on a carriage road in a forest setting. It's a continuous climb, with no flat surface for a break before the destination. It's best to do it in one go! The views open up as you go along. At last, you'll find a quiet grassy area in the sun, with even a picnic table! From here, you can enjoy views of the surrounding peaks: Roc d'Enfer, Mont Blanc, Pic de la Corne, Roc de Tavaneuse...
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Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 22/03/2026 to 15/11/2026
Additional information
Updated by
Vallée d'Aulps Tourisme - 16/10/2025
www.valleedaulps.com
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Type of land
Stone
Grit
Ground
Open period
From 22/03 to 15/11 daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 79 65 09
Email : info@valleedaulps.com
Website : https://www.valleedaulps.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/valleedaulpstourisme
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Start from the ‘Onchets’ car park, at the junction of the Route de la Villaz and the Route de Bellecombe.
1/ Turn right up the Route de la Villaz until you see a sign on your left for ‘les Mellies’.
2/ Then take the forest track which climbs to the left as far as a crossroads.
3/ At the crossroads, continue straight on towards ‘Damoz des Prés’ and you will arrive at La Chaux, where the panorama is waiting for you. A picnic table is available.
4/ Return the same way you came.
