La cabane du Petit Pâtre - hiking trail

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 from Le Peray, to the panoramic path on the ridge linking Croisse Baulet to Tête Noire, enjoy a varied hiking trail.

This hut is not only a traditional shepherd's hut, but also an essential stopping-off point for hikers in search of breathtaking panoramas. Picnic tables allow you to enjoy a well-deserved moment of relaxation.

The breathtaking view of the Mont-Blanc range is a spectacular sight. This exhilarating trail takes you through remarkable landscapes, while respecting the pastoral environment that characterizes our region.

Can be done as a loop. Caution: dangerous passage at Les Seyttets (sheep and patous park), but passage possible. Second itinerary/loop recommended by 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.

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.