• Sport

The hamlet trail

A hike at the gates of the Aravis ! Discover the hamlets of the village of Petit Bornand (Glières-Val-de-Borne): Beffay, Saxias, le Villard, Chef-Lieu, les Lignières and Morat, you will discover a rich cultural and natural heritage.

Sport The hamlet trail Glières-Val-de-Borne

About

Departing from Glières-Val-de-Borne (74130)
Average length : 02h30
Total elevation gain : 312m
Vertical drop : 317m
Distance : 8.5km
Signed walking trail

During this hike you will be able to see: the old castle of the Fichet account, the presbytery, a sulfurous spring, old farms, a chapel, the old house Guillaume Fichet...
As for the landscape, you will have a view of the different peaks that surround the village: the Rochers de Leschaux, the Jallouvre peak, the Pointe de la Ballanfat, Rochers des Traversiers...

Loop
Total elevation gain : 312m
Vertical drop : 317m

Signs

Departmental chart

Difficult passages

Some portions on roads in the hamlets, two tricky passages at the level of Lignières on the edge of the brook (after the field) and another one just before arriving in Morat by going up in the forest.

Further informations

Rock, Stone, Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

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    Silence is welcome near the houses and respect for the work of the farmers is much appreciated. In the fields, remember to close the gates and do not try to make friends with the cows, even if they look friendly, they can sometimes be stressed and can be aggressive. If a bull is in a field, for your own safety, avoid crossing it and stay as close to the pen as possible.

    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Languages spoken : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    You can start your hike from one of the hamlets on the trail. You will have to adapt your reading of the guidebook accordingly.

    Period of practice

    From 31/03 to 15/11/2023.

    Equipments
    • Parking

    Access

    En face de la mairie Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières 74130 Glières-Val-de-Borne
    Departing from : Glières-Val-de-Borne (74130)
    Latitude : 46.000964 - Longitude : 6.396534

    Parking de la pépinière behind the town hall, towards Puze, Cenise.
    It is located near the mountain-bike park, 100m from the town hall

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair

    More informations

    Information update on 03/06/2023 by Office de Tourisme Faucigny Glières