• Sport

Chevran "panorama" - Hike

The Chevran mountain offers lovely views of the Arve valley and the surrounding mountains. A path, easy to access and without difficulty, takes you through mountain pastures and forests before arriving at the exceptional panorama.

Sport Chevran "panorama" - Hike Saint-Sigismond

About

Departing from Saint-Sigismond (74300)
Average length : 02h00
Total elevation gain : 261m
Vertical drop : 259m
Distance : 3.9km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Loop
Total elevation gain : 261m
Altitude max : 1195m
Vertical drop : 259m

Signs

Red Arrow

Further informations

Ground, Grit

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    From the Cross to the Maladière cliff: 40 minutes. Climb the carriage path. It is steep for a few meters. Cross the mountain pastures of Chevran from below and from above. Continue straight ahead to the viewpoint at the edge of the cliff.

    Variant: go to the Chevran panorama (15 min one way) to admire the view of the Arve Valley

    From the Maladière cliff to the intersection of the motorable path: 1h20
    Continue your way taking the direction of "La Dent", while enjoying the viewpoints. You will find the educational trail with information terminals. A specific theme is developed at each station. All you have to do is follow the markings (small stakes with red arrows). In places you will have a handrail to hold on to, but there is no difficulty.

    To do more from Cluses: Le Tour du Chevran (for good walkers, steep passages): 2h50 (one way). Starting point: boulevard du Chevran – Cluses.

    The loop is dotted with information terminals on the geology, the habitat, the varied flora and fauna at this location, sometimes even surprising (lime, umbrella pine, etc.)

    Prices

    Free access. Guidebook on sale at the Tourist Office.

    Reception

    Open to children
    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    Keep your dog on a leash, he can scare off herds and wild animals.

    Period of practice

    From 01/04 to 15/11.
    Depending on weather conditions.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Croix verte Sur la route entre Saint-Sigismond et La Frasse 74300 Saint-Sigismond
    Departing from : Saint-Sigismond (74300)
    Latitude : 46.063048 - Longitude : 6.621086

    From Cluses, take the D902, direction Châtillon-sur-Cluses. At the roundabout, take the D6 to the right in the direction of Carroz, Flaine, Saint-Sigismond. Cross Saint-Sigismond and travel for about 2 kilometers. Park in the car park on your right called the Croix Verte.

    More informations

    Information update on 01/02/2024 by Cluses Arve & montagnes Tourisme