Hiking Bus PIC DU MARCELLY - Via the cobblestone climb

6h
11.5km
+1403m
-543m
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Description

Rando’bus is a unique way to hike in the Giffre Mountains using the summer shuttle service. Take advantage of the destination’s public transportation network to hike longer without having to walk the entire round trip.

Step-by-Step Description:

• Start in Taninges Chef-Lieu

• From Place du Château, follow Montée du Sapeur toward Praz de Lys along the cobblestone path. The cobblestone path climbs through the forest before reaching Pontet.

• The route continues across the Praz de Lys mountain pasture. Head toward Grand Planey, then toward Pic du Marcelly.

  • Option 1: Descend along the same path for a few hundred meters, then turn left toward Frête de Penaille.

    • Option 2: From the summit, descend toward Frête de Penaille.

• Caution: tricky section at the Pas de l’Âne (cable-assisted passage)

• Continue along the high trail to Sous-Frête de Penaille, then head toward Lac de Roy.

• Go around the lake, then descend via the rocky trail toward Les Moliettes.

• Arrival at Praz-de-Lys Les Moliettes—return by shuttle

Difficult sections

Le Pas de l’Âne (cable crossing)

Marking

Map references

IGN Top 25 Map No. 3429ET - BONNEVILLE
Map published by the Praz de Lys Sommand Tourist Office for €6

Amenities

Guided steps

Address
Place du Château, 74440, Taninges
Opening
From 06/07 to 01/09 daily.

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Address
Place du Château, 74440, Taninges
Opening
From 06/07 to 01/09 daily.