A Walk to the Edge of the Alpine Pastures - Hiking Trail

A short, easy hike through farms and cabins, along roads and trails, at a moderate elevation and on the edge of the alpine pastures.

Get closer to the mountains with this moderate hiking trail, ideal for all hikers.

Starting from the Charbonnière parking lot, this trail takes you through forests before reaching the ski slopes. You’ll enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding mountain range and the majestic Mont Blanc.

As you walk, you might even spot cows grazing, adding a bucolic touch to your adventure. Suitable for hikers of all levels (blue—moderate), this trail is also open to walkers accompanied by their pets on a leash.

Set between the village and the alpine pastures, this hike is ideal for discovering the mountain world.

Departmental signage on a beige metal sign with green lettering

IGN Map 3430ET - LA CLUSAZ LE GRAND-BORNAND
"Les Belvédères du Mont-Blanc" map on sale for €7 at the tourist office
Snowshoe and summer trail map from Cordon Tourisme

1/ Park at the Charbonnière parking lot
2/ Head toward "Peray"
3/ Cross the Callabonnets stream.
4/ Once at Le Peray, head toward Les Sions, then Le Chanté.
5/ As you exit the forest, you’ll reach the top of the ski slopes.
6/ Then head back down toward Cordon Centre until you reach La Charbonnière.