Biolle and Praz Bassoux pastures - Hike
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A route that crosses pastures and forests without great difficulty. A hike that will teach you about the steps of the theme trail of the "Vardafe" marnerote. You can discover views of the Cluses Valley.

The characteristics of the route.
Marnaz (74)
  • Distance 3.8 km
  • Elevation gain 250 m
  • Elevation lost 250 m
  • Min. elevation 543 m
  • Max. elevation. 774 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 2h05
  • Marking Yes

From Marnaz to the Biolle Oratory: 45 minutes Take the path in the forest, it climbs steadily up to the log chalet, renovated and furnished, to discover the history of Biolle. From the Oratory of Biolle to La Chardaz: 15 minutes At the Oratory (erected in 1887) continue straight towards Praz Bassoux. After 500 meters, take the footbridge. At the intersection, go down on the right, cross the river and go up 500 meters to the sign La Chardaz. From La Chardaz to Praz Bassoux: 25 minutes At La Chardaz, take the direction of Praz Bassoux on the right. Follow the flat path in the forest, then cross a field before arriving on the road. Go down the road for about 100 meters, then at the Chedde sign, take a path on your right. Go down across the field and continue in the forest. At the exit of the wood, you go straight down into the field to Praz Bassoux chalets. From Praz Bassoux to Ruisseau du Chêne: 15 minutes From the chalets, go down towards the isolated tree in the field on the right. From the Praz Bassoux sign, cross the field straight to the edge of the wood. Then, you pass the gate to leave the field and immerse yourself in the forest. Cross the stream thanks to the footbridge and continue your descent. From Ruisseau du Chêne to Marnaz-Center: 25 minutes At the Ruisseau du Chêne sign, take direction Marnaz. The path in the forest becomes flat and brings you back to the Chez Vavin car park, then follow the road to find the start. To do more from La Chardaz: Blessed Lake. Duration 2h45 (one way)
Marking : Trail marked with directional posts (PDIPR)
Equipments : Car park,

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

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