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Hiking Trail: Alpage de la Charmette

Hiking
Medium
2h15min
6.8km
Round trip
+378m
-378m
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Description

The Charmette mountain pasture is a true natural gem. Cows and sheep roam the area, and with a little luck, you might even spot some chamois.

Marking

Signs

Map references

IGN Map 3429 ET (Bonneville / Cluses / Le Faucigny)

Amenities

Guided steps

Reach the Vérage mountain pasture from the RD road between Mieussy and Sommand, at a place called Boisriant. Parking is available at the end of the paved road.
1/ Take the forest trail toward La Charmette. You’ll arrive in the heart of a lush alpine pasture, at the foot of the Col de Cordon and Haute-Pointe.
2/ Head to the Charmette d’en Haut alpine pasture to explore a working farm.
3/ You can take a detour via the Col de Cordon to enjoy a beautiful view of the Sommand plateau. Return via the same route.

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Address
Alpage de Vérage, Sommand, 74440, Mieussy

As you head up toward Sommand, turn left at Boisriond toward Vérage.

Opening
From 15/05 to 15/11 daily. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Subject to favorable weather, Subject to snow conditions

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Address
Alpage de Vérage, Sommand, 74440, Mieussy

As you head up toward Sommand, turn left at Boisriond toward Vérage.

Opening
From 15/05 to 15/11 daily. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Subject to favorable weather, Subject to snow conditions