Vallée de cœur from Cochenet - hiking trail

Discover the Vallée de Coeur trail on this walking loop: a hike for good hikers offering breathtaking mountain views.

Discover the Coeur Valley hiking trail starting from Le Cochenet, ideal for experienced hikers (red level).

The route begins in the forest, where the trail climbs gently before opening up onto the alpine meadows of the Coeur Valley.

The trail then takes you along the ridge to the Petit Pâtre hut, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Aravis range and Mont Blanc from the picnic tables provided.

You’ll then head toward Tête Noire before descending back into the forest to reach L’Abérieux and its farm, a point of interest in the village of Cordon. You’ll finish your hike in the shade of the trees on a trail leading to the Cochenet parking lot.

Construction on the Tête Noire Trail

Maintenance work will begin on the Chemin des Têtes on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and is expected to last about ten days. The goal of this work is to restore and secure the trail.

Due to the nature of the work, which involves crushing and grinding rocks, please note the following:

No detour is possible: Since this is a mountain road, no alternate route can be established. Traffic will therefore be severely disrupted and may be blocked at times.
Safety and extreme caution: The utmost caution is required in the vicinity of the construction site. For your safety, it is imperative that you keep your distance from the crushing equipment and wait for instructions from the contractor before proceeding.
Please avoid this route. To reach the Plateau des Bénés, you can take the Chemin des Sions/Bœufs (to the left of the Peray parking lot), which will lead you toward the plateau.

We are aware of the inconvenience this may cause, but this work is essential to ensure the long-term viability of our trails and the safety of everyone.

We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Directional signs

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

1/ Park in the Cochenet parking lot,
2/ Follow signs for "Abérieux" / "Pont de la Flée".
3/ At Pont de la Flée, take the sloping path towards "Pierre Fendue".
4/From the "Pierre Fendue" take the direction of "Chalets de coeur" and climb up to the Col de Niard: 1801m altitude.
6/ Go back down to the "Petit Pâtre" hut and the "châlets des Bénés".
7/ Follow "Tête noire", "le Perray", "les Molliards les Molliards",
8/ Follow the signs for "l'Abérieux" to return to the "Cochenet" parking lot.