The Petit Pâtre Cabin – Hiking Trail

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

A hike with scenic views and a balcony, before heading toward the mountain 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 hiked as a loop. Caution: dangerous section near Les Seyttets (sheep pen and mountain dogs present), but the path is passable. Alternative loop route recommended via La Tête du Planet.

Difficult sections

Caution: Dangerous section near Les Seyttets (sheep pen and Patou dogs present), but the path is passable. Alternative route/loop recommended by La Tête du Planet.

Marking

Departmental signage on a beige metal sign with green lettering

Map references

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

Amenities

Guided steps

1/ Park at the Peray parking lot.
2/ Head toward Tête Noire.
3/ Once you reach Tête Noire, head toward the Plateau des Bénés and the Cabane du Petit Pâtre.
4/ Descend via the same trail.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Return via Le Chanté, descending through Les Lanchérus, Les Seythets, Le Chanté, and finally to the 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 approximate and may vary depending on snow conditions; please contact Cordon Tourisme for current conditions. Update as of March 28: Please note: To hike to the Petit Pâtre hut, we recommend ascending via Tête Noire, continuing on through the Plateau des Bénés, and proceeding via the Tête du Planet to reach the Petit Pâtre hut: Today, we strongly recommend that you make it a round trip to avoid descending through avalanche-prone couloirs. 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 approximate and may vary depending on snow conditions; please contact Cordon Tourisme for current conditions. Update as of March 28: Please note: To hike to the Petit Pâtre hut, we recommend ascending via Tête Noire, continuing on through the Plateau des Bénés, and proceeding via the Tête du Planet to reach the Petit Pâtre hut: Today, we strongly recommend that you make it a round trip to avoid descending through avalanche-prone couloirs. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.