• Sport

L'Aiguille Route

An easy hike around the village of Habère-Poche in the heart of the Vallée Verte up to the Col de Cou and the peak of L'Aiguille. Look sharp, there's game all over the place.

Sport L'Aiguille Route Habère-Poche

About

Departing from Habère-Poche (74420)
Average length : 03h00
Total elevation gain : 350m
Vertical drop : 350m
Distance : 10.1km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Duration: 3 hour return
Difference in altitude: +350m
Altitude on departure: 950m
Altitude on arrival: 1225m
Map reference: IGN TOP 25 - 3429ET
Markings: wood signs and yellow painting
Difficulty: family-friendly

Set off from Habère-Poche church, go down the Moulin Neuf country lane and cross the Menoge before you reach the hamlet of Reculfou. At the peak of Reculfou, the path snakes through the forest via Les Cricolets crossroads before you reach the Col de Cou. Follow directions provided by the golden statue on the Col and you'll reach the summits in approximately 10 minutes. Go back down via Les Cricolets ridge then the Foyer Nordique des Moises, Le Chardet and Les Granges Mamet. You will then walk through the hamlets of Doucy, Vernay and lastly, Habère-Poche. This path takes you to a world of game so look sharp as you may see deer, stags, chamois and wildboar.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 350m
Altitude max : 1225m
Vertical drop : 350m

Further informations

Ground

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    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    A Hiking guide with hiking is available from the Alpes du Leman Information.

    Period of practice

    From 01/04 to 31/10.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Coach parking

    Access

    Place de l'Eglise 74420 Habère-Poche
    Departing from : Habère-Poche (74420)
    Latitude : 46.248906 - Longitude : 6.470818

    In the centre of Habère-Poche, follow the road opposite Tourist Information and park near the church. There's a large car park opposite Tourist Information just down from the main road.

    Information update on 25/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme des Alpes du Léman