Hamlets and villages tour, St Jean d'Aulps
Explore the small villages and hamlets around Saint-Jean-d'Aulps
Set off and explore the valley's old hamlets and picturesque villages on this walk, taking in all of the nature and culture along the way. Immerse yourself in the simple alpine lifestyle as you stroll around the valley.
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What to bring
This route can be found on IGN map 3528, Morzine -Massif du Chablais
What to see
Sights in Avoriaz
See all Sights in Avoriaz-
Lac Montriond
Lac de Montriond is a peaceful natural retreat surrounded by cliffs and forest. Enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, walking trails, and more in this scenic lakeside spot.
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Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
A great walk through a beech forest and dramatic limestone gorges carved by the Dranse de Morzine. Expect vibrant rock colours, safe cliffside paths and even a daring glass walkway you can try.
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La Ferme de Seraussaix
This family run farm is open for visits in summer and winter where you can take a tour or simply buy some of their delicious cheeses.
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Cascade des Brochaux
The Cascade des Brochaux is a stunning waterfall located above Les Lindarets, the charming "goat village". Just a 1h30 walk from Avoriaz, or 30 minutes from Les Lindarets.
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Horse drawn sleigh taxis
Avoriaz is a completely pedestrianised resort, no cars, vans or lorries. The best way to travel around, especially if you have little ones or lots of luggage is by horse drawn sleigh.
Directions
Follow the road north out of Saint-Jean-d'Aulps, take the road towards Saint-Martin. Just over the La Tassonniere bridge you will see the start of the trail. Follow this path along the river Dranse and through the hamlets of Les Girauds and Ombre, here you will find many traditional mountain chalets. Cross the road at Les Rossets hamlet and walk to Le Sey on the lane at the edge of the Alpine meadows.
On the outskirts of Le Sey, the lane becomes a forest track. Once through the forest, there's a lovely view of La Baume church, Jotty lake and Mont Ouzon. The route continues downhill to La Baume via Lea Geydets, through Couvaloup, before crossing the river at Couvaloup bridge. Keep going until you reach Le Biot.
Continue through Le Biot village and out the other side past Les Cottes hamlet. The route to Jean d'Aulps continues past an oratory and uphill through woods. After a few sharp bends on the downhill section, you will come across Saint-Guerins oratory on your left. Continue walking to Bas Thex hamlet and down to the bridge at La Tassonniere where you started.
