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Le Grand Tour des Chavannes

A long hike taking in the whole of the Les Gets resort ski area

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Les Gets
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Starting and finishing in Les Gets this walk takes you to all areas of the Les Chavannes bowl.

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  1. What to bring
  2. What to see
  3. Where to lunch
  4. What to do
  5. Directions

What to bring

This route can be found on IGN map 3528, Morzine - Massif du Chablais.

What to see

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Where to lunch

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Directions

Starting at Les Gets village head towards La Culaz, either by foot or by using the number 27 bus, once here follow the marked trail for Telepherique Pleney, this will take you through the small hamlet of Le Bois des Cotes as you skirt around the golf course. 

From here you follow the ridge up to Le Plan du Rocher, situated just above Les Chavannes chairlift. Traverse the mountain continuing in the same direction towards Lairon and La Rosta. There is a great spot to have lunch overlooking the town of Les Gets. From here you start to head downhill following signs for La Turche. You can either take the chairlift down to Les Gets or continue on foot to Les Gets via Le Plan du Bo and then La Chevre.

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