- Sport
Petit tour des Crêtes de Seytroux hiking trail
A little tour of Seytroux's summits that takes in authentic Chablais scenes: Alpine meadows, cows from the Abondance and Tarine breeds, old chalets…not forgetting dramatic views of the valley's peaks.
About
Signs
Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows
Map references
Map: IGN Top 25, 3528 ET, Morzine
Further informations
Stone, Grit
Start: Les Culées parking lot
1/ From the trailhead sign, take the forest track towards Col de la Balme. This track leads to Avanchéreau.
2/ Follow the path to the right towards the Col de la Balme, using the small wooden bridge to avoid the "mouilles".
3/ At Col de la Balme, head for Les Culées via Les Crêtes. The path continues flat through forest to La Chette (1458 m).
4/ The descent through undergrowth takes you past the Culées d'en Haut chalets.
5/ At Culées d'en Haut, turn right onto the path that leads back to the starting point.
Reception
- 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 05/01 to 10/30 : open daily.
- Pets welcome
Contacts
Access
Departure from the Culées parking lot in Seytroux
Access by car from Thonon or Cluses via the D902 then the D294 or D193 towards the village of Seytroux.
- At the roundabout in front of the Kern restaurant, turn right over the bridge, then right again towards Les Crêts and Malahutaz.
- Climb for several kilometres until you reach the forest track.
- Continue along the track to the Les Culées car park.
