Ascent to Châtillon via La Côte - Hike

Step-by-Step Directions: 1/ From the Cluses tourist office, walk back down along Place Charles de Gaulle, then turn left when you reach Mie Câline. 2/ Walk past the Zanin chocolate shop and continue straight ahead. Cross the railroad tracks, then continue straight on Boulevard du Chevran until you reach the end of the boulevard. 3/ Once you reach the intersection, take the road that goes up to the right, then 100 meters further on, take the dirt path that leads up toward the forest. 4/ Continue on this path until you reach the first road to cross, then take the path directly across from it. 5/ At the end of the path, you’ll reach a second road. Follow it to the left, then take the road on your left leading to the church in Châtillon. 6/ From there, head to the church and enjoy the view of the valley from the grassy area behind the church. 7/ Return via the same path until you reach the end of the dirt path, where you’ll arrive in Cluses. 8/ Here, turn right and continue on Avenue de Châtillon. Pass the Lidl on your left, then the Val d’Arly cheese shop. 9/ Once you reach the traffic lights, turn left and follow the road. Before the curve and the railroad tracks, take the road that descends to the left. 10/ Then, take the first street on the right: Rue du Bossey. Continue straight ahead until you reach the intersection with a flower shop directly in front of you. 11/ Turn right, pass by the Zanin chocolate shop again, then turn right onto Grande Rue to reach the tourist office. You can also reach the hiking trail by bus, using the arv'i bus network: • Buses: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 – LCFE Line • Stop: Cluses – City Hall – Bus Station