Walking route - Les Mattes

A trail for experienced hikers that takes you from mountain pasture to mountain pasture through forest and clearings to Les Mattes.

Description

Go to the left of the chapel in Très Ies Pierres and continue
along the track until it forks. Turn right onto a wide road that climbs steadily
through the forest past waterfalls until it reaches the Boudimes high pasture.


Continue on the same track through woods with occasional clearings until you reach the Torrens chalet and the GR5 (major long-distance footpath marked in red and white that runs through the Alps from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean).

Take the GR up to the left until you reach Les Mattes where you arrive at the turning to the beautiful Grange combe. Follow the
path down past le Pron until it comes to a track that crosses it at right angles. Turn right and some yards further on fork left. Continue on this jeep track until you arrive back at your starting point in Très les Pierres.

Additional information

Whichever walk you choose, we recommend that you :

- Wear appropriate footwear and always take with you: warm clothing, preferably waterproof, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream and a small first-aid kit.
- Do not set off alone.
- Inform someone living in the valley of your plans.
- Do not change the planned itinerary indiscriminately. But do not hesitate to shorten it if necessary.
- Carry a map and even a torch.
- Check the weather forecast before setting off.
- In the event of a thunderstorm, move away from ridges, passes and summits as soon as possible and never take shelter under an isolated tree.

This route crosses the Mont de Grange nature reserve. To avoid disturbing wildlife and preserve its habitat, please respect the regulations in force.

Dogs are allowed and must be kept on a lead. It is forbidden to pick and gather plants, to litter and to use motor vehicles. Bivouacs are permitted from 7pm to 9am.

Here as elsewhere, nature deserves your attention

• Minimum age : 8 years

Animals

Animaux acceptés : Oui

Dogs must be kept on a lead due to the presence of herds.

Prices

Free access.

Route

• Distance 10km
• Type of itinerary Loop
• Elevation gain 820m
• Negative elevation 720m
• Daily duration 04h30
• Marked itinerary Oui
• Details about signage Departmental signposting on a beige metal plate with green lettering.
• Types of terrain Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 1918m

Période d'ouverture

From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.
Accessible outside of snowy periods and depending on weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office in advance to find out the current access conditions. Recommended period for use: spring, summer, and autumn.

Environments

• Close to a public transportation
• Near shuttle stop
• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Close to GR footpath

Location

Car park Très les Pierres. Bus line 1, stop Très les Pierres (July & August).