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Walking route - Chemin des Queysets

Easy hike, between the mountain pastures of Plaine Dranse and Les Combes to reach the lake of Queysets.

Sport Walking route - Chemin des Queysets Châtel

About

Departing from Châtel (74390)
Average length : 00h40
Total elevation gain : 92m
Vertical drop : 56m
Distance : 2km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Follow direction of Linga - Villapeyron. Continue direction of Pré-la-Joux and Plaine Dranse. At the Pré-la-Joux car park: continue with the car up to Plaine Dranse or take the Pierre-Longue chairlift.

At Plaine Dranse, the chemin des Queysets is the 1st wide path on the left before the chalets, leading gently up to the arrival of the Queysets ski lift. Descend the grassy slope to the foot of Les Combes (Cornebois/ des Combes chairlift). The path continues slightly uphill until you reach Lac des Queysets (reservoir), with an exceptional view of Mont de Grange.
The return journey takes the same route.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 92m
Altitude max : 1697m
Vertical drop : 56m

Signs

Departmental signposting on a beige metal plate with green lettering.

Map references

Top 25 IGN 3528 ET

Further informations

Stone, Grit

Prices

Free access.

Reception

Open to children
Animals allowed
Not adapted to strollers

Whichever walk you choose, we recommend that you :

- Wear appropriate footwear and always take with you: warm clothing, preferably waterproof, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream and a small first-aid kit.
- Do not set off alone.
- Inform someone living in the valley of your plans.
- Do not change the planned itinerary indiscriminately. But do not hesitate to shorten it if necessary.
- Carry a map and even a torch.
- Check the weather forecast before setting off.
- In the event of a thunderstorm, move away from ridges, passes and summits as soon as possible and never take shelter under an isolated tree.

Must be kept on a lead. Herds can graze with young cows which could be afraid.

Period of practice

From 01/06 to 31/10.

Subject to snow conditions.

Services
  • Pets welcome
  • Accessible via ski lift
Equipments
  • Car park
  • Free car park
  • Public WC

Access

Plaine Dranse 74390 Châtel
Departing from : Châtel (74390)
Latitude : 46.217985 - Longitude : 6.79327

Car park at Plaine Dranse or for those without a car: Bus line 1, stop at Pré la Joux (July & August) then take the Pierre Longue chairlift.

Information update on 10/04/2024 by Châtel Tourisme