The Pic de Marcelly via Le Planey

Mid-mountain trail with some remarkable views overlooking the surrounding valleys and mountains, Mont-Blanc, Jura, Bornes-Aravis...

Description

Along this loop, there are numerous viewpoints over the Chablais mountains, Mont-Blanc, the peaks of the Haut-Giffre and the Aravis mountains. As soon as you begin this trail, there’s a breath-taking view over the peaks of the Haut Giffre from a small bench in Le Planey. At the summit of the Pic de Marcelly, there’s a panoramic map on an orientation table!

Équipements

• Car park
• Hiking itinerary

Complément accueil

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

Services

• Pets welcome

Environnements

• Mountain location

Tarifs

Free access.

Bons plans

Possibility to do the loop of Lake of Roy when you return back.

Itinéraire

Période d'ouverture

From 15/06 to 15/11.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Localisation

Parking du Planey, Praz de Lys. Arriving at Praz de Lys from Taninges, turn left twice, then at Canevet, take the small road on the right.

Documents

• The Pic de Marcelly via Le Planey (pdf)

Thèmes

• Tips : Possibility to do the loop of Lake of Roy when you return back.

• Guidebook with maps/step-by-step : From the car park, follow a path that departs from the upstream side of the road, and leads to the Pic de Marcelly. Quick uphill walk into the pastures, to the bend where you’ll find Planey ski lift. Here, there is a track to the left for a detour via Le Planey (viewpoint). Then carry on to the ski lift arrival station, and go along the rocky path into the forest. This is an uphill section but it not particularly difficult. When you leave the forest, the narrow footpath quickly leads to the northern side of the Pic de Marcelly summit. Come back via Gron pastures.