Description

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.

Difficult sections

Marking

Directional signs

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 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.