• Sport

Hiking loop from Maravant

The path leads from the edge of the plateau, with its plunging view over Lake Geneva, to the more intimate territory of the Maravant valley (meaning "bad ravine"). The Saint-Martin de Champanges church (starting point) dates from 1720.

Sport Hiking loop from Maravant Champanges

About

Departing from Champanges (74500)
Average length : 03h00
Total elevation gain : 330m
Vertical drop : 160m
Distance : 8km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Starting from the church in Champanges, you'll reach the village of Larringes, then the hamlets of Féternes.

An easy walk to discover the different landscapes of the Gavot plateau.
The more curious will discover an imposing stone bowl, evidence of a prehistoric presence, and, near the Château-Vieux chapel, the lime tree planted in Sully's time, or the Gerbaz mill, which produced flour and oil until 1932.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 330m
Altitude max : 783m
Vertical drop : 160m

Signs

Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on ​​beige metal panel and green writing.

Map references

TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil

Topoguides references

On sale in the tourist offices of the pays d’Évian.

Further informations

Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

    1 2

    0/ Start at Champanges church.
    1/ Follow the main road towards Larringes. At "Saint Martin", turn right. Follow the narrow road to the Larringes soccer stadium.
    2/ Turn right at the soccer stadium, and continue along a small dead-end road. Continue along a footpath to the hamlet of "La Gerbaz". Go around the hamlet, then follow the river to the hamlet of "Les Thièzes".
    3/ Bypass the small hamlet and take a small road towards Chullien. After crossing the river, take the local road on your right, which leads to Champanges, your starting point.
    4/ At the end of the road, turn right and drive past the butcher's shop and "La Praire" campsite. You'll soon reach the village church.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed

    Pets allowed on a lead

    Period of practice

    From 01/01 to 31/12.
    Accessible outside the snowy period and depending on the weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Parking

    Access

    Parking de l'église 74500 Champanges
    Departing from : Champanges (74500)
    Latitude : 46.369564 - Longitude : 6.552931

    Departure from the church car park

    Information update on 27/02/2024 by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore