• Sport

Rando'bus Joux Plane descent

Want to walk down the southern slope from the legendary Joux Plane pass?
Use the destination's mobility network to hike for longer, without having to make the round trip.

Sport Rando'bus Joux Plane descent Samoëns

About

Departing from Samoëns (74340)
Average length : 04h00
Vertical drop : 1030m
Distance : 14.5km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Itinerary
Vertical drop : 1030m

Topoguides references

n°10 Rando'Bus in the Giffre Mountains

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring), Grit

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    Departure by shuttle from Samoëns - Office de Tourisme

    Departure on foot from Samoëns - Col de Joux Plane
    From the parking lot, go around the lake to the left, passing the chalet, then head towards Les Couttaz.
    Continue downhill through the forest, following Croz d'en Haut, then on to the hamlet of Les Lanches.
    Follow signs for Le Chaumieu, then Verchaix Chef Lieu. Go back down to the main road, following signs for
    Charrières then Les Hottes Est.
    Cross the main road at Pont de la Valentine to reach Lac Bleu de Morillon.
    Continue along the Au Fil du Giffre path towards Samoëns - Lacs Aux Dames.
    From the Base de Loisirs, head for the center
    of Samoëns via Avenue du Giffre.
    Arriving on foot, Samoëns - Offi ce de Tourisme

    Prices

    Adult: 2 €
    Child: 2 €.

    Free entry for children < 6 years.

    Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash, Bank/credit card

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    In the shuttles : Non-category 1 dogs are allowed on the shuttles. Dogs outside the basket must be kept on a leash and muzzled (except guide dogs). category 1 dogs are not allowed on shuttles

    Period of practice

    From 06/07 to 01/09/2024.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Parking du Col de Joux Plane 74340 Samoëns
    Departing from : Samoëns (74340)
    Latitude : 46.129635 - Longitude : 6.712997

    A shuttle bus will take you to the trailhead (Samoëns - Grand Massif Express).
    Schedules to be consulted
    via the information leaflet or the "agilbus jacquet" application.

    SHUTTLE DEPARTURE
    To Samoëns - Col de Joux Plane
    From Samoëns - Office de tourisme stop
    Route 5
    9:30am, 11:45am, 1:55pm or 3:35pm
    > Journey time to Col de Joux Plane = 35 min.

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
    Information update on 17/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Samoëns