Return randonnee

La Croix des 7 frères

© Panoramic view - Les Carroz tourist office

Points of interest: The Tronchets and Gron alpine pastures, beautiful view of the Tenneverge, Bostan, Dents Blanches…

Description

From Grangettes to Tronchets: 1h05
From the parking Grangettes, walk toward les Tronchets (about an hour). At the junction of "La Lanche d'en haut", take "La Croix des Sept Frères par les Tronchets (0h35)" on your right.

From les Tronchets to La Croix des Sept Frères: 25 minutes
Enjoy the panorama over the Arve and Giffre Valleys. For the restaurant, keep going for 10 minutes.

From la Croix des Sept frères to les Grangettes: 50 min
Go back on your tracks.

Other option
You may take the gondola lift of la Kédeusaz. Then, follow the direction of Cupoire and la Croix des Sept Frères. Go down by Les Tronchets to arrive at the parking of Les Grangettes.

Itinéraire

  • Distance 7.6km
  • Difficulté Difficile
  • Type d'itinéraire BOUCLE
  • Dénivelé positif 490m
  • Dénivelé négatif 490m
  • Durée 02h30
  • Itinéraire balisé Yes
  • Altitude maximum 1684m

Opening period

From 06/01 to 10/31 : open daily.

Location

In Les Carroz station, follow the direction "Télécabine". Continue for about 1.8 km to the Grangettes car park for the starting point.

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets accepted at extra cost : No

La Croix des 7 frères
Parking des Grangettes 74300 Les Carroz-d'Arâches
  • Distance 7.6km
  • Durée 02h30
  • Difficulté Difficile
  • Dénivelé positif 490m