Sport

Tour de la Pointe des Mattes en 2 jours avec nuit en refuge

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Short sporting itinerary from the Abondance valley. Exceptional landscapes in the heart of the protected natural area of Mont de Grange.

Sport Tour de la Pointe des Mattes en 2 jours avec nuit en refuge La Chapelle-d'Abondance

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About

Departing from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (74360)

Average length : 05h45

Duration of the itinerary : 2 Days

Total elevation gain : 960m

Vertical drop : 960m

Distance : 12.3km

Signed walking trail

Animals not allowed

The hike around the Pointe des Mattes is a hike that will satisfy good walkers.

Starting from the Panthiaz car park, you will first walk along the Dranse river before starting your ascent.

This summit is one of the satellites of the Mont de Grange, which culminates at 2432m, compared to 2100m for the Pointe des Mattes.

From the summit, you can enjoy a view of the Haut-Sex and Linleu, as well as the Swiss Alps and the Abondance valley.

On the way back down, you will arrive at the Trébentaz refuge, in the heart of a Natura 2000 classified site, enough to enjoy the environment that surrounds you for the end of the day and an evening and night in a refuge that is bound to be exceptional.

Loop

Total elevation gain : 960m

Altitude max : 1913m

Vertical drop : 960m

Signs

Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panels with green lettering.

Map references

Carte des randonnées pédestres des Portes du Soleil en France et en Suisse TOP 25 IGN - N°3528 ET MORZINE

Topoguides references

On sale in the tourist offices of the Abondance valley.

Further informations

Stone, Ground

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0/ Start: Parking de la Panthiaz
1/ DAY 1 - From Parking de la Panthiaz to Refuge de Trebentaz. Follow signs for "La Panthiaz". At "La Panthiaz" follow "Pont du Moulin". From "Pont du Moulin", follow "Les Mattes", then "Les Mattes par Chalet de Torrens". You will pass through "Sur Bayard", and "Les Crottes" before reaching the Chalet de Torrens. At "Chalet Torrens", continue towards "Les Mattes". At the top of Les Mattes, follow the signs for "Pont du Moulin par Les Ravières", to reach the "Refuge de Trébentaz".
2/ DAY 2 - From the Refuge de Trébentaz to the Panthiaz parking lot. Follow "La Pare du Midi" and "La Louennaz". At "Les Ravières", continue towards "Pont du Moulin" then "La Panthiaz" to reach the parking lot and your starting point.