• Sport

Trail circuit 41 green - Col de Saix

Small green loop that can reach Châtel, neither too long nor too difficult for beginners in trail.

Sport Trail circuit 41 green - Col de Saix La Chapelle-d'Abondance

About

Departing from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (74360)
Average length : 01h00
Total elevation gain : 510m
Vertical drop : 490m
Distance : 8.2km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From La Chapelle d'Abondance, take the La Panthiaz gondola to reach the summit of the gondola, the starting point of the route. In case of closure of the gondola, take the Rys road that leads to the top of the gondola (about 4km). You will start at the exit of the gondola of La Panthiaz by a warm-up on road on 1km. After arriving at the foot of the chairlift Braitaz, you will continue on a nice trail by the place called "Sevant Front", then "Sevant Behind". The forest path takes you to the culmination point of the Saix pass. Here, enjoy the panoramic view over the valley of Abondance, we can see the villages of Châtel, the Chapel of Abundance and Abundance. It is also a majestic point for the view of the balconies of the Mont de Grange in front. You will then continue on a relatively flat trail towards Châtel through the chalets of Barbossine, then the place called "Tenne". You are almost there in the village of Châtel. The end is the asphalt road, a free shuttle can also transport you to the center of the village. A beautiful first experience with this trail for beginners in trail.

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    From La Chapelle d'Abondance, take the La Panthiaz gondola to reach the summit of the gondola, the starting point of the route. In case of closure of the gondola, take the Rys road that leads to the top of the gondola (about 4km). You will start at the exit of the gondola of La Panthiaz by a warm-up on road on 1km. After arriving at the foot of the chairlift Braitaz, you will continue on a nice trail by the place called "Sevant Front", then "Sevant Behind". The forest path takes you to the culmination point of the Saix pass. Here, enjoy the panoramic view over the valley of Abondance, we can see the villages of Châtel, the Chapel of Abundance and Abundance. It is also a majestic point for the view of the balconies of the Mont de Grange in front. You will then continue on a relatively flat trail towards Châtel through the chalets of Barbossine, then the place called "Tenne". You are almost there in the village of Châtel. The end is the asphalt road, a free shuttle can also transport you to the center of the village. A beautiful first experience with this trail for beginners in trail.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Languages of documentation : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    From 01/06 to 31/10.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Route des Frasses Lieu-dit La Panthiaz 74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance
    Departing from : La Chapelle-d'Abondance (74360)
    Latitude : 46.301318 - Longitude : 6.812002

    Accessible by the La Panthiaz gondola depending on the opening days and times or by the Rys road by car, to the arrival station of the said gondola. Free parking.

    More informations

    Information update on 18/08/2022 by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore