Panorama du Chevran - Hiking
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On the road between Saint-Sigismond and La Frasse
74300 Saint-sigismond
Distance: 3.9 km
Duration: 120 min
Elevation: 261 m
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The Chevran mountain offers lovely views of the Arve valley and the surrounding mountains. A path, easy to access and without difficulty, takes you through mountain pastures and forests before arriving at the exceptional panorama.
Topo / step by step
From the Cross to the Maladière cliff: 40 minutes. Climb the carriage path. It is steep for a few meters. Cross the mountain pastures of Chevran from below and from above. Continue your way straight to the viewpoint at the edge of the cliff. Alternative: go to the Chevran panorama (15 min one way) to admire the view of the Arve Valley From the Maladière cliff to the intersection of the motorable path: 1h20Continue your way by taking the direction of "La Dent", while enjoying the viewpoints. You will find the educational trail with information terminals. A specific theme is developed at each station. All you have to do is follow the markings (small stakes with red arrows). In places, you will have a handrail to hold you, but there is no difficulty. To do more from Cluses: Le Tour du Chevran (for good walkers, steep passages): 2h50 (one way). Starting point: boulevard du Chevran – Cluses.
Tips and Suggestions
The loop is lined with information posts on the geology, the habitat, the varied fauna and flora at this place, sometimes even surprising (lime tree, umbrella pine, etc.)
Route
From Cluses, take the D902, direction Châtillon-sur-Cluses. At the roundabout, take the D6 to the right in the direction of Carroz, Flaine, Saint-Sigismond. Cross Saint-Sigismond and travel for about 2 kilometers. Park in the car park on your right called the Croix Verte.
In detail
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- From Cluses, take the D902, direction Châtillon-sur-Cluses. At the roundabout, take the D6 to the right in the direction of Carroz, Flaine, Saint-Sigismond. Cross Saint-Sigismond and travel for about 2 kilometers. Park in the car park on your right called the Croix Verte.
- Distance: 3.9 km
- Markup: BALISE
- Positive elevation: 261 m
- Vertical drop: 259 m
- Daily duration: 120 min
- Route type: LOOP
- Marking precision: Red arrow
- Type of land: Earth
- Nature of the ground: Gravel
- Nature of the terrain: Not suitable for strollers
Opening
From 01 / 04 to 15 / 11.
Depending on weather conditions.
Subject to favorable weather conditions.
Prices
Free access. Topo rando on sale at the tourist office.
Equipments & services
Services
- Pet Friendly
