• Sport

Guéritolles walk

An easy hike from the heights of Montriond along a forest trail to the hamlet of Guéritolles, from where you can enjoy superb panoramic views over the villages of Montriond, Morzine and Essert-Romand.

Sport Guéritolles walk Montriond

About

Departing from Montriond (74110)
Average length : 01h30
Total elevation gain : 243m
Vertical drop : 426m
Distance : 3.4km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Along the way, you'll see traditional granaries and alpine chalets, and enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding villages and peaks.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 243m
Altitude max : 1150m
Vertical drop : 426m

Signs

Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows

Map references

Map: IGN Top 25, 3528 ET, Morzine

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Grit

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    1/ Start of the path above the Granges car park
    2/ Go up to the edge of the forest, then turn right to go up into the forest. 3/ After a few hairpin bends, the path levels out and you can see Les Guéritolles. Remember to close the cow pens after you have gone through.
    4/ Go through Les Guéritolles and then down the forest path to the hamlet of Le Pas.
    5/ Then take the road down to the fork in the road on the right, which takes you back up to the hamlet of Les Granges.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Adapted to all-terrain strollers

    - 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 01/04 to 31/10.
    Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Free car park

    Access

    Les Granges 74110 Montriond
    Departing from : Montriond (74110)
    Latitude : 46.201577 - Longitude : 6.68973

    Free parking in the hamlet of Les Granges, about ten metres before the start of the path.
    > access by shuttle bus: stop of the free shuttle bus line Mbis at the hamlet of Les Granges
    > Access by car from Cluses or Thonon: D902 to the Plagnettes roundabout, then take the route du Crêt to the hamlet of Les Granges.

    More informations

    Information update on 09/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée d'Aulps