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The Pic de Marcelly via Le Planey

Mid-mountain trail with some remarkable views overlooking the surrounding valleys and mountains, Mont-Blanc, Jura, Bornes-Aravis...

Sport The Pic de Marcelly via Le Planey Taninges

About

Departing from Taninges (74440)
Average length : 03h30
Total elevation gain : 560m
Vertical drop : 560m
Distance : 6.3km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Along this loop, there are numerous viewpoints over the Chablais mountains, Mont-Blanc, the peaks of the Haut-Giffre and the Aravis mountains. As soon as you begin this trail, there’s a breath-taking view over the peaks of the Haut Giffre from a small bench in Le Planey. At the summit of the Pic de Marcelly, there’s a panoramic map on an orientation table!

Loop
Total elevation gain : 560m
Altitude max : 1999m
Vertical drop : 560m

Further informations

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    Possibility to do the loop of Lake of Roy when you return back.

    From the car park, follow a path that departs from the upstream side of the road, and leads to the Pic de Marcelly. Quick uphill walk into the pastures, to the bend where you’ll find Planey ski lift. Here, there is a track to the left for a detour via Le Planey (viewpoint). Then carry on to the ski lift arrival station, and go along the rocky path into the forest. This is an uphill section but it not particularly difficult. When you leave the forest, the narrow footpath quickly leads to the northern side of the Pic de Marcelly summit. Come back via Gron pastures.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    From 15/06 to 15/11.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Car park

    Access

    Parking du Planey Praz de Lys 74440 Taninges
    Departing from : Taninges (74440)
    Latitude : 46.131959 - Longitude : 6.592707
    Information update on 23/04/2024 by Praz de Lys Sommand Tourisme