La cabane du Petit Pâtre - hiking trail

Hiking
Hard
4h30min
10.3km
Round trip
+755m
-755m
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Description

Hike with views and balconies, before heading for the alpine pastures where cows and sheep graze: the Cabane du Petit Pâtre.

Discover the Petit Pâtre hut: from the forest trail starting in Le Peray to the scenic ridge trail connecting Croisse Baulet to La Tête Noire, enjoy a varied hiking route.

This hut is not only a traditional shelter for shepherds but also a must-see stop for hikers seeking breathtaking views. Picnic tables are available so you can enjoy a well-deserved moment of relaxation.

The unobstructed view of the Mont Blanc range offers a spectacular sight. This exhilarating trail invites you to explore remarkable landscapes while respecting the pastoral environment that characterizes our region.

This route can be done as a loop. Caution: there is a dangerous section near Les Seyttets (where there is a sheep pen and Patou dogs), but it is passable. Alternative loop route recommended via La Tête du Planet.

Difficult sections

Caution: dangerous passage at Les Seyttets (sheep park and patous), but passage possible. Alternate itinerary/loop recommended by Tête du Planet.

Marking

Departmental signposting beige metal panel with green writing

Map references

Map IGN 3430ET - LA CLUSAZ LE GRAND-BORNAND
Les Belvédères du Mont-Blanc map on sale for €7 at the tourist office.

Amenities

Guided steps

1/ Park in the Peray parking lot.
2/ Head towards Tête Noire.
3/ Once you've reached Tête Noire, head for Plateau des Bénés and Cabane du Petit Pâtre.
4/ Take the same route back down.
VARIATION: return via Le Chanté, descend via Les Lanchérus, Les Seythets, Le Chanté and finally the Le Peray parking lot.

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Along the way

Address
Parking du Peray, Route du Peray, 74700, Cordon
Opening
All year round daily. Dates are indicative and may vary according to snow conditions. Please contact Cordon Tourisme for current conditions. Information dated 28.03: Please note: for the hike to the Petit Pâtre hut, we recommend that you go up via Tête Noire, continue via Plateau des Bénés, continue via Tête du Planet to reach the Petit Pâtre hut: today we strongly recommend that you make a round trip to avoid descending through avalanche paths. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

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Address
Parking du Peray, Route du Peray, 74700, Cordon
Opening
All year round daily. Dates are indicative and may vary according to snow conditions. Please contact Cordon Tourisme for current conditions. Information dated 28.03: Please note: for the hike to the Petit Pâtre hut, we recommend that you go up via Tête Noire, continue via Plateau des Bénés, continue via Tête du Planet to reach the Petit Pâtre hut: today we strongly recommend that you make a round trip to avoid descending through avalanche paths. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.