A breathtaking view of Lake Geneva and the Chablais mountains awaits you at the top.
You will cross many pastures where you can enjoy the calm of nature and the sound of the herds' bells.
The start is at Prébuza on the heights of Chevenoz, you will cross woods and mountain pastures and reach a ridge that overlooks the hamlet of Boeufs. This will take you to the summit of Mont Baron and its cross.
The descent will be via the Les Boeufs and Taverole mountain pastures in Vacheresse.
On the way back, you will pass through the hamlets of Chevenoz on the height of the village.
- Sport
The tour of the Mont Baron
A sporty, family-friendly hike that offers a magnificent view of Lake Geneva, the Dent d'Oche, and Mont Blanc.
Sport The tour of the Mont Baron Chevenoz
About
Signs
Follow the GR markings (white and red) and then follow the PDIPR markings, beige metal panels with green writing.
Map references
Map of the Portes du Soleil hiking trails in France and Switzerland TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
Topoguides references
On sale in the tourist offices of the Evian valley of Abondance.
Further informations
Ground, Grit
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0/ Start from the car park at Prébuza in Chevenoz.
1/ Follow the path that goes up in the woods with the GR markings (red and white) until you reach a cow crossing. Continue on the path which passes by the mountain chalets "Sur les Trables". Then go up into the woods.
2/ Arriving at the chalets of "Petit Chesnay", follow the path that crosses the meadows to reach "Le Grand Chesnay". Continue to climb through the meadows. At the crossroads, follow the path that goes up.
3/ At the top of the climb, you are on a vast plain. Take the path that goes down. Do not take the path that goes up on your left, through a rocky barrier.
4/ Go down towards the Col des Bœufs. Before the pass, take the path which rises on your left and which goes around the rocky barrier.
5/ You will then go up, in a yaw, through a meadow. You will then reach the summit represented by a cross.
6/ You will then go back down through "l'alpage les Boeufs" and the "Replain".
7/ Take the direction of "Taverole". In the hamlet, take the path on the right towards the "Croix" and the "Mont".
8/ Go up the road to the "Mont" then continue on the path and the track which will lead you to "Prébuza".
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Pets allowed on a lead only due to the presence of wild animals and herds.
Period of practice
From 01/05 to 30/11.
Accessible outside the snowy period and depending on the weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Parking
Contacts
Access
From the Pré Richard chairlift car park.
From Prébuza (Le Crêt) for the other possibility.
