• Sport

Alpage de l'Haut-Thex walk

Enjoy the stunning natural surroundings of Le Biot and Saint Jean d'Aulps, surrounded by Alpine meadows, with an unbeatable view of the Vallée d'Aulps and Mont Blanc too!

Sport Alpage de l'Haut-Thex walk Le Biot

About

Departing from Le Biot (74430)
Average length : 01h30
Total elevation gain : 270m
Vertical drop : 270m
Distance : 4km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Along the way, don't miss the traditional alpine flowers amidst the green alpine meadows, and the oratory nestling in the hollow of a rock.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 270m
Altitude max : 1030m
Vertical drop : 270m

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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    Departure from the hamlet of Les Cottets
    1/ Take the road that climbs to the left towards the Haut Thex mountain pasture.
    2/ After a 15-minute walk, turn right onto the forest track. The path leads to the mountain pasture, near a pond.
    3/ From the pond, take the track down to the right, crossing the mountain pasture.
    4/ At the bottom of the mountain pasture, take the forest track on the right to reach the hamlet of Les Cottets.

    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 05/01 to 10/30 : open daily.

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

    Access

    Les Cottets 74430 Le Biot
    Departing from : Le Biot (74430)
    Latitude : 46.261006 - Longitude : 6.633205

    Departure from the hamlet of Les Cottets
    > Access by car from Thonon or Cluses on the D902 then D332 to Le Biot, free parking in front of the town hall. A hundred meters on foot to the hamlet of Les Cottets.
    > access by shuttle bus: Balad'Aulps Bus (valley shuttle) stops in front of the village hall, then walk 100 m to the hamlet of Les Cottets.

    More informations

    Information update on 03/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée d'Aulps