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Le Planay hiking itinerary

Hiking offering fantastic views over surroundings, Mont Joly and aiguilles Croches.

Sport Le Planay hiking itinerary Megève

About

Departing from Megève (74120)
Average length : 02h00
Total elevation gain : 169m
Vertical drop : 229m
Distance : 5.2km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From the Nordic chalet of La Livraz, go up 300m and cross the main road. From there, the path goes up to the edge of the forest. Then by undergrowth of fir trees the path joins the hamlet of Planay, after having taken the bridge overlooking the torrent.
From the Hammeau du Planay, follow the road on the left on the hillside to the hamlet of Planellet.
A nice view opens on Rochebrune and Cote 2000 mounts.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 169m
Altitude max : 1439m
Vertical drop : 229m

Further informations

Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

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    Free Meg-bus to go to la Livraz.

    0/ From the Livraz Nordic chalet, climb 300m and cross the main road.

    1/ From here, the path climbs to the edge of the forest.

    2/ Then through fir undergrowth, the path joins the hamlet of Le Planay,

    3/ After crossing the bridge over the torrent.
    From the hamlet of Planay, follow the road on the left up the hillside to the hamlet of Planellet.

    4/ Return either the other way or take the shuttle bus from the “Le Planellet” stop to the village (in season only).

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Dogs on leash only.

    Period of practice

    From 25/04 to 19/12, daily.

    From 20/12 to 24/04, daily.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Domaine Nordique de la Livraz 74120 Megève
    Departing from : Megève (74120)
    Latitude : 45.833558 - Longitude : 6.642255

    Access to the starting point from "La Livraz" Meg-bus stop.

    Information update on 07/01/2025 by Mairie de Megève