Hiking Trail: Traditional Villages Loop

A hike to explore villages on the southern slope of the Giffre Valley where traditional Savoyard architecture has been preserved. The return trip follows the Art and Nature Trail, which runs along the Giffre River.

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

From the parking lot, head to the market square and take the Montée du Char (starting with stairs) toward the village of Avonnex.
1/ At the village exit, cross the D902 and follow a small paved road for 100 m, then turn right onto the path leading to the highest point of the route, Le Suet (elevation 920 m).
2/ From there, descend toward the village of Le Mont, then continue toward Verney.
3/ Next, pass through the hamlet of La Chavonnette, then the villages of Verdevant, Etry, and Petit Jutteninges.
4/ For the return trip, cross the D907 and follow the trail along the right bank of the Giffre River to Taninges.