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A quiet stroll in a majestic setting that makes our heads spin 360°. Landscapes of character open on the chain of Bargy and on the valley of Arve.

The characteristics of the route.
Mont-Saxonnex (74)
  • Distance 3.6 km
  • Elevation gain 160 m
  • Elevation lost 160 m
  • Min. elevation 1571 m
  • Max. elevation. 1725 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 1h05
  • Marking Yes
This walk makes us turn our heads at 360° with panoramas of characters. The path from the plateau takes you to the Croix du Col de Cenise with a gentle and steady drop. An ideal easy family outing to be amazed!
Starting point : car park on Les Frachets Plateau in Mont-Saxonnex, near the farm From Les Frachets (car-park) to La Croix du Felay : 25 mins On foot, follow the road starting in front of Les Frachets farm. The slope is gentle and the path wide. You will cross the alpine pastures until la Croix du Felay (a cross). From La Croix du Felay to Cenise Pass : 10mins From the cross, follow the path. The wide plateau opens in front of you and you will be able to see the Rochers de Leschaux on your right and le Bargy mountain range on your left. From the Pass to the car-park : Go back with the same route. To do more from Cenise Pass : * Les Rochets de Leschaux : 1h05mins (one-way) for good hikers * Le Jalouvre (for very good hikers, very delicate passage on the Razor's Pass, route not signed) : 2h50mins (one way) * Lessy's Lake (not signed) : 1h40mins
Marking : Trail marked with directional posts (PDIPR)

Admission fee : Free access. Guidebook on sale at the Tourist Office.

Opening : From 01/04 to 14/11. Subject to favorable weather.
Area : Cluses Arve & Montagnes
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