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La Plaigne trail

Get a bit of height with a walk facing the Aiguilles d'Arves on the way up, and the village on the way back.
This forest trail through the Mont Emy coombs is very pleasant and accessible to all.

Sport La Plaigne trail Albiez-Montrond

About

Departing from Albiez-Montrond (73300)
Average length : 02h10
Total elevation gain : 175m
Vertical drop : 175m
Distance : 7.8km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From the Col du Mollard, join this forest trail.
This easy, gentle route offers views of the Aiguilles d'Arves, the Montrond plateau, Mont Emy and Grande Chible.

If you wish to continue walking for a further 1 km, you'll come to the Praz oratory, where there's a magnificent unobstructed view of the surrounding area. The foundation stone of this beautiful oratory is dedicated to the memory of Father Louis Bellet, parish priest of Albiez-Montrond for some forty years.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 175m
Altitude max : 1766m
Vertical drop : 175m

Further informations

Grit

    1 3

    0/ Start from Col du Mollard.
    1/ Continue on the RD80 towards Le Mollard for 100 m.
    2/ Turn slightly left onto Rue du Ravarin.
    3/ At the Pierre aux Fées vacation resort, turn left onto Route de la Praz, also known as sentier de la Plaigne (road then forest track).
    5/ At the La Plaigne crossroads, return by the same route.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Adapted to all-terrain strollers

    Period of practice

    From 26/03 to 20/11.

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

    Access

    Col du Mollard Le Mollard 73300 Albiez-Montrond
    Departing from : Albiez-Montrond (73300)
    Latitude : 45.21053 - Longitude : 6.33701

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair

    More informations

    Information update on 23/04/2024 by Agence alpine des territoires