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.
- Sport
Tour pédestre de la Pointe des Mattes en 2 jours avec nuit en refuge
Savoie Mont Blanc's choice
Short sporting itinerary from the Abondance valley. Exceptional landscapes in the heart of the protected natural area of Mont de Grange.
Sport Tour pédestre de la Pointe des Mattes en 2 jours avec nuit en refuge La Chapelle-d'Abondance
About
Signs
Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panels with green lettering.
Map references
TOP 25 IGN - N°3528 ET MORZINE
Further informations
Stone, Ground
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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.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Period of practice
From 22/06 to 06/09.
Reservations are required for the Trebentaz refuge.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Car park
- Free car park
Contacts
Access
Access (car) : After the centre of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, in the direction of Châtel, you will see the Panthiaz cable car. The car park is on your right.
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
