From Roche-Pallud to Haut Fleury

This itinerary links the Praz de Lys and Sommand plateaus with the ridges and their magnificent viewpoints.

Description

Mid-mountain trail with some superb views over the Praz de Lys and Sommand plateaus and further away, the Chablais, Aravis mountains and Mont-Blanc. It was at the Pertuiset pastures that the very first paragliding flights took place in 1978.

Equipments

• Car park
• Orientation board
• Hiking itinerary

Complément accueil

Adapt your equipment according to your level and the weather. Stay on the marked trails.

• Age minimum : 5 years

Services

• Pets welcome
• Unguided group tours
• Coach access
• Motorhomes allowed
• Restaurant
• Unguided individual tours

Environments

• Mountain location

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

Opening period

From 15/05 to 15/11.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

From Mieussy, after the Sommand tunnel, turn right to Roche-Pallud, about 2 km further on.

Documents

• From Roche-Pallud to Haut Fleury (pdf)

Thèmes

• Guidebook with maps/step-by-step : From the hamlet of Roche Pallud, follow the easily visible footpath across the pastures, towards Pertuiset. When you reach the paragliding take-off slope, follow the gravel track on the left that takes you past 3 mountain chalets. From Platière car park, go along the ridge until you get to Pointe Perret (alt. 1,941 m). From Pointe Perret, head to the Pointe du Haut-Fleury. Come back along the same route.