Pertuiset Vertical

A hike to the paragliding takeoff site from which the pioneers of the sport took flight in 1978. The trail passes through the village of Mieussy, follows a paved path through the forest, and then reaches the vast alpine pastures of Platière and Pertuiset.

The view of the Môle, the Aravis Mountains, and Mont Blanc is breathtaking.

Departmental hiking trail markers.

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

From the Salle des Fêtes, head uphill toward the church.
1/ Walk past City Hall, take Rue du Parapente, and turn onto the small street to the left of the “L’Accueil Savoyard” hotel and restaurant.
2/ Opposite the church entrance, head up the path on the left to reach the road behind the church.
3/ Continue straight ahead to the St. Grat Chapel.
4/ At the chapel, continue toward Roche Pallud / Sommand.
5/ At Roche Pallud d’en Haut, turn right onto the clearly marked trail crossing the mountain pasture toward Pertuiset.