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Winter hiking itinerary: Le Jaillet - Villard/Villaret

Easy itineraries in a quiet area of Megève, from where the Mont-Blanc will reveal its beauty...

Sport Winter hiking itinerary: Le Jaillet - Villard/Villaret Megève

About

Departing from Megève (74120)
Average length : 02h00
Total elevation gain : 172m
Vertical drop : 172m
Distance : 4.3km
Non signed itinerary
Animals allowed

At the exit of Megève in the Praz-sur-Arly direction, turn right at the hotel formely know as "La Maison de la Santé" into the road overhanging the RD 1212. After the small bridge, take the first road on the right which takes you to the hamlet of Villaret (35 minutes).

Enjoy the quiet and sunny hamlet, with its typical chapel and lovely view points over the Mont-Blanc chain and Mont d'Arbois and Rochebrune skiing areas.

After the hamlet, take the road "route du Villard" on the left, the the road "route du Prariand on the left to get back to the bridge.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 172m
Altitude max : 1117m
Vertical drop : 172m

Map references

Path n°5 on the winter footpath map available from Megève Tourisme.

Further informations

Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

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    0/ On leaving Megève in the direction of Praz-sur-Arly, at the "Maison de la Santé", take the road on the right which overhangs the RD1212.

    1/ After the small bridge, take the first road on the right that leads to the hamlet of Villaret (35 minutes). Enjoy this quiet, sunny hamlet, with its typical chapel and lovely views of the Mont-Blanc chain and the Mont d'Arbois and Rochebrune ski areas.

    2/ After passing the hamlet, take the route du Villard on the left.

    3/ Then take the Route du Prariand left again for about 800m to reach the bridge.

    4/ Return to the village on the RD 1212.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Open to children
    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Suitable for strollers

    Period of practice

    From 21/12 to 31/03.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Hameaux du Villard et du Villaret 74120 Megève
    Departing from : Megève (74120)
    Latitude : 45.856633 - Longitude : 6.607547
    Information update on 07/01/2025 by Mairie de Megève