Walking tour: Tour du Char des Quais

  • Sport
  • Pedestrian sports
  • Hiking itinerary
Elevation : 1433m
Col de l'Encrenaz, 74110 La Côte-d'Arbroz

Description

Discover the verdant mountain pastures of the Col de l'Encrenaz and enjoy superb views of the Mont-Blanc chain, the Aravis peaks and the majestic Roc d'Enfer.
After a walk along a shady path, you'll gradually reach the Col de la Basse, where Abondance cows graze peacefully. Climbing up through the alpine pasture to the left of the pass, you reach the summit of the Char des Quais, from where the view is even more breathtaking. - Choose your route according to your physical condition and the weather conditions. - Follow the instructions for signposting. - Don't set off too late in the afternoon, to make sure you're back before dark. - Take sufficient food and water with you. Mountain sports require a lot of energy.

Further information on localisation

Further information on localisation
Departure from the Col de l'Encrenaz parking lot > Access by car from Thonon or Cluses via the D902 to Morzine, then the D329 to the village of Essert-Romand, then the D328 to Col de l'Encrenaz From Cluses or Taninges: turn left at the Les Gets bridge (5 kms before Les Gets), then take the Praz de Lys road up to the fork on the right towards Col de l'Encrenaz via Bonnavaz.

Services

Car park
Toilets
Animals accepted

Plain text period

From 05/01 to 10/30 : open daily.

Environment

  • Mountain view
  • Panoramic view
  • Mountain location
Updated on 03 April 2026 at 16:44
by Vallée d'Aulps Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 263270)
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