Along the way, you can admire the traditional alpine chalets. And don't be surprised if you see a herd of chamois: they abound in this area, which has been classified as a "Natura 2000" reserve.
- Sport
Hiking : At the foot of Roc d'Enfer
About
Signs
Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows
Map references
Map: IGN Top 25, 3528 ET, Morzine
Further informations
Stone, Ground, Grit
1/ Start from the Graydon parking lot in front of the refreshment area
2/ Take the path on the left about 20 m before the refreshment room.
3/ Climb up through the mountain pastures to La Chaux de Vie
4/ Reach the Col Ratti, the highest point of the tour.
5/ Descend to Col de la Basse
6/ At Col de la Basse, take the left-hand path towards Les Paquis, Graydon
7/ At Les Praz, take the forest track that runs above the chalets.
8/ Continue on the track until you reach the path on the left towards Criou (signpost).
9/ Take the path up to the pass, then down to Criou.
10/ At Criou, take the forest track down to Graydon, les Places
11/ Take the left-hand path towards Graydon
12/ Cross the forest until you reach the hamlet of Les Places.
13/ Take the road up to Graydon
Prices
Free access.
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 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.
- Pets welcome
- Restaurant
- Public WC
- Car park
- Free car park
Contacts
Access
Access by car from Thonon via the D902 then the D328 to the village of Essert-Romand
- then take the Graydon road
- climb for several kilometers until you reach Graydon
- the parking lot is in front of the buvette du roc d'Enfer