Hike in the forest and on the balcony, before heading for the mountain pastures where the sheep graze; from the summit of Croise Baulet you can enjoy a vast 360° panorama of the Aravis and Mont Blanc massif.
Access: From the Refuge parking lot
Take the path up towards Chanté.
At the top of the slopes, follow Cabane du Petit Pâtre.
Once at the hut, follow signs for Croisse Baulet.
A panoramic view of this superb 2,236-metre peak in the commune of Cordon, and its famous bench for a well-deserved rest.
The chalet du Petit Pâtre, as its name suggests, is both a shelter for the shepherd and for passing hikers.
Return down the same path you took on the way up.
Please note: patous and sheep on the Baulet croisse will be working the mountain pasture until 22/09.
Langues
French
Route GPX track
Address
74700, Cordon
Opening
From 01/04 to 30/11.
Varies according to snow conditions, please enquire beforehand.
ATTENTION information of 12/07
The path between the Petit Pâtre hut and the Croisse Baulet is once again accessible, but only for experienced hikers. If you do not wish to use this path to get to Crosise Baulet, leave directly from Avenaz.