Les chalets de l'Avenaz - hiking trail

A trail that winds its way through blueberry bushes in a magnificent spruce grove and among alpine meadows, with a magnificent view of the entire Mont Blanc range.

Discover the Chalets de l'Avenaz: to begin your adventure, head for the Lezaive d'en Haut parking lot. From here, a well-marked path takes you through the forest to Les Plaines, where picnic tables provide the perfect place to take a break.

Continue on to Chalets de l'Avenaz: this typical mountain pasture, nestled in the heart of the mountains, is the ideal place to admire the surrounding peaks.

Your path will eventually lead you to the Col de Jaillet, with its breathtaking views over the valley and neighboring mountain ranges.

Accessible to hikers of orange level (fairly difficult), this route is also an excellent choice on hot days, thanks to its altitude and shaded areas.

1/ Park at the Lezaive d'en Haut parking lot, at the start of the forest road.
2/ Take the forest road on foot (approx. 1h30 round trip) or by car (possibility of parking at the Les Plaines parking lot).
3/ Once at Les Plaines, follow signs for Chalet de l'Avenaz/ Petit Croise Baulet.
4/ Once at the Chalets de l'Avenaz, head back down towards Col de Jaillet.
5/ At Col de Jaillet, close the loop in the direction of Les Plaines.
6/ Take the forest road back to the Lezaive d'en haut parking lot.