Thematic route: In the footsteps of the Chamois

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  • Chalets de Pertuis - Abondance
  • Chalets de Pertuis - Abondance
    La Chapelle-d'Abondance

    A superb easy and fun mountain walk where you will discover, through panels and games, the life of the Mont de Grange chamois.

    Starting from the Plan des Feux, this hike goes towards the chalets of Pertuis, in the Mont de Grange hunting reserve which has hundreds of chamois and mouflons, but also marmots. It allows you to learn about the alpine fauna thanks to 9 fun and educational panels.

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    Services & Equipment

    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Parking
    • Pets welcome

    Customer base

    • Walkers/hikers
    • Level green –very easy
    • For beginners / novice

    Opening

    From 01/06 to 30/09.
    The route is accessible outside periods of snowfall or bad weather. You are strongly advised to check access conditions with the Tourist Office. The route is potentially available for access during Spring, Summer and Autumn.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Animals

    Animaux : Accepted without supplements

    Dogs must be kept on a leash (Natura 2000 reserve zone) and hunting reserve.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Location

    Route du Clos Baron
    Lieu-dit Plan des Feux
    74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance

    Access to the Plan des Feux car park by car by the Clos Baron road (Crêt-Béni) or on foot from the village, with about 45 minutes/1 hour acent to reach the car park. Free parking.

    Characteristics :

    • Mountain location
    • Mountain view

    Spoken languages

    • French