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Hiking : Mont Ouzon Tour

The Tour du Mont Ouzon is a wild and varied hike. It's a great opportunity to breathe in the pure mountain air and discover the flora of our mountain pastures. Take in the panoramic views of the Vallée d'Aulps and Lac Léman as you make your way along the trail.

Sport Hiking : Mont Ouzon Tour Le Biot

About

Departing from Le Biot (74430)
Average length : 05h30
Total elevation gain : 707m
Vertical drop : 704m
Distance : 10km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

An alternative route takes you up to the summit of Mont Ouzon for a 360° view of the Mont-Blanc chain, the Swiss peaks and Lake Geneva.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 707m
Altitude max : 1662m
Vertical drop : 704m

Signs

Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows

Difficult passages

> below the Pas de l'Ours cliff, a tricky passage leads down a secure staircase to the Tire valley. > for those doing the variant to the summit of Mont Ouzon: on the last few metres of the itinerary, just before reaching the summit, there is a passage secured by a chain to cross the rocks.

Map references

Map: IGN Top 25, 3528 ET, Morzine

Further informations

Rock, Stone, Ground, Grit

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    1/ Start from the Col du Corbier parking lot
    2/ Take the tarmac road up to l'Arblay, then take the forest track.
    3/ The path twists and turns down to the Pas de l'Ours site.
    du Pas de l'Ours.
    4/ Below the Pas de l'Ours cliff, a tricky passage leads down a secure staircase to the Tire valley.
    5/ The path climbs back up to an open ridge, from where you can see the whole Vallée d'Aulps and Lake Geneva.
    6/ Take the path through the forest, crossing a number of couloirs, and continue to the Col de Nicodex.
    7/ At the Col de Nicodex, you can stop off at the chalets just below, with drinking water.
    8/ From the Col de Nicodex, take the path on the right towards the Col de Plan Champ.
    9/ Mont Ouzon summit option: at the Col de Plan Champ, take the path that starts just behind the chalet. On the last few metres of the itinerary, just before the summit, take the passage secured by a chain over the rocks.
    10/ From the Col de Plan Champs, take the trail down to the Chalets d'Ouzon and then to the Col du Corbier.

    Set off early in the morning or late in the day to admire the sunrise or sunset over Lake Geneva from the summit of Mont Ouzon. A breathtaking image that lovers of beautiful landscapes won't soon forget!

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    Drinking water points at Col du Corbier (departure), Chalets d'Ouzon and Col de Nicodex

    Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds

    Period of practice

    From 01/05 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.

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

    Access

    Col du Corbier 74430 Le Biot
    Departing from : Le Biot (74430)
    Latitude : 46.283932 - Longitude : 6.645142

    Access by car from Thonon or Cluses on the D902, then the D332 to Biot, then the D32 to Col du Corbier, parking on the right as you arrive.

    More informations

    Information update on 26/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée d'Aulps