Discover this lovely footpath leading to the 360° PANORAMA from Petit Montrond, at 1540 m altitude (white and red antennas). View of the Alps, Mt Blanc, Lake Geneva, said to be the most beautiful in Europe!
Half-shaded trail between undergrowth and ski slopes. Numerous staircase landings.
A wealth of flowers along the way. Worth discovering!
Along the way, 3 panoramic platforms await you for a picnic and/or contemplation break.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step: Start of the route just beside the telecombi (on the left, looking upstream).Follow the signs to Petit Montrond. Signs with white blade. Start of the trail just beside the Télécombi.One-meter-wide path.
More information:
Another way to reach the summit: In July and August, you can also take the Télécombi du Mont-Rond gondola.Safety instructions :Before setting off :- Find out about general and local weather conditions, and make sure there's no precipitation.- Find out about the approach to the route, its height, how long it will take to reach the summit, and any possible escapes (IGN map, GPS, topo-guide, etc.).- Evaluate possible risks by asking mountain professionals, refuges and gîtes.- Inform someone close to you of your objective, and contact them again in the event of any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with telephone numbers for each, vehicle(s), parking, etc.- Avoid setting off alone, and use equipment that is suitable for the activity, adjusted and in good condition: headlamp, complete first-aid kit, survival blanket, etc.In the event of a problem, call 112 (European emergency number).
Itinerary
In detail
- Distance: 4 km
- Markup: BALISE
- Elevation gain : 217 m
- Negative elevation gain : 217 m
- Daily duration: 53 min
- Type of route: ALLER_RETOUR
- Beaconing accuracy: Follow the signposts (white blades; signposting color: yellow PR). see photos.From the summit, head for the orientation table, the trail is nearby.
- Nature of the land: Stone
- Nature of the land: Ground
- Nature of the land: Grit
Opening
From 01/04 to 30/11.
Rates
Free access. Pedestrian pass for the gondola, payable at the lift ticket off.
Facilities & services
Facilities
- Public WC
- Car park
- Orientation board
- Free car park
Services
- Pets welcome
Host language(s)
- French
