Morillon–Samoëns Hiking Bus via Tête des Saix – Return via the ski lifts

Hard
4h
7.2km
Loop
+1036m
-19m
Morillon–Samoëns Hiking Bus via Tête des Saix – Return via the ski lifts image1

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.

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Guided steps

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 chairlifts (“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 are now at the highest point of the hike, where you can admire the view of the Mont Blanc range and Lac de l’Airon
Take the Chariande Express chairlift
Upon arrival, descend to the Plateau des Saix to board the Grand Massif Express gondola

Return by shuttle to the starting point (Line 2 and Y94 + Line 1)

Address
Télécabine, Morillon village, 74440, Morillon
Opening
From 06/07 to 01/09 daily.

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Address
Télécabine, Morillon village, 74440, Morillon
Opening
From 06/07 to 01/09 daily.