Morillon–Samoëns Hiking Bus via Tête des Saix – Plateau des Saix

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.

Start at the Morillon Gondola

Take the Morillon Gondola (Line 7)
Go around the departure station of the “Les Esserts” chairlift and take the trail that passes under the two consecutive ski lifts (“Les Esserts” followed by “Bergin”)
Walk past the chairlift’s top station, then head toward the Igloo and then La Croix des 7 frères
Continue toward La Pointe de Cupoire
Continue toward Tête des Saix; you’ve now reached the highest point of the hike, where you can admire the view of the Mont Blanc range and Lac de l’Airon
Descend slightly toward La Corne; you’ll come to a junction where you should head toward Sommet Chariande II, then Lac des Gouilles Rouges.
Continue the descent toward Chariande, then the Plateau des Saix

Arrival at the Plateau des Saix
Take the GME gondola
Return by shuttle to the starting point