After a walk along a shady path, you'll gradually reach the Col de la Basse, where Abondance cows graze peacefully. Climbing up through the alpine pasture to the left of the pass, you reach the summit of the Char des Quais, from where the view is even more breathtaking.
- Sport
Walking tour: Tour du Char des Quais
Discover the verdant mountain pastures of the Col de l'Encrenaz and enjoy superb views of the Mont-Blanc chain, the Aravis peaks and the majestic Roc d'Enfer.
Sport Walking tour: Tour du Char des Quais La Côte-d'Arbroz
About
Signs
Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows
Map references
Map: IGN Top 25, 3528 ET, Morzine
Further informations
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1/ Start from the Col de l'Encrenaz parking lot
2/ Take the path to the right behind the Ancrenaz restaurant.
3/ At the fork, take the path on the right towards Les Praz
4/ At Les Paquis, take the left-hand path towards Col de la Basse.
5/ At the Col de la Basse, take the left-hand path down to the Col de l'Encrenaz.
Alternative: from the Col de la Basse, climb left to the top of the Char des Quais.
Reception
- Choose your route according to your physical condition and the weather conditions.
- Follow the instructions for signposting.
- Don't set off too late in the afternoon, to make sure you're back before dark.
- Take sufficient food and water with you. Mountain sports require a lot of energy.
Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds
Period of practice
From 05/01 to 10/30 : open daily.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Restaurant
- Car park
- Free car park
- Public WC
Contacts
Access
Departure from the Col de l'Encrenaz parking lot
> Access by car from Thonon or Cluses via the D902 to Morzine, then the D329 to the village of Essert-Romand, then the D328
to Col de l'Encrenaz
From Cluses or Taninges: turn left at the Les Gets bridge (5 kms before Les Gets), then take the Praz de Lys road up to the fork on the right towards Col de l'Encrenaz via Bonnavaz.
