Description
The magnificient viewpoint at Tréchauffé affords a panorama that stretches from Switzerland to France. Here you can penetrate the story of Evian mineral water, and by taking a stroll you can also discover a traditional high summer farm known as an "alpage".
The Tréchauffé viewpoint is a Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site. On site you can learn about Evian mineral water, the Rhone glacier and Geneva lake (lac Léman). The Tréchauffé Alpage tells of the agricultural production during the summer season. Here, everything has been thought through for the cattle and their herdsmen.
Bons plans
On returning to the car park there is a path leading down to the goat farm "Le Chamois". In summertime, the farmers invite you to visit the alpage and taste their products.
You can also take the footpath opposite the car park that leads up the hill. This climbs out of the alpage before entering the forest. You will first reach the Pointe de Sangeon (altitude 1 445 m), then the Pointe de Tréchauffé (altitude 1 627 m).
Equipment at your disposal
Equipment
Service
Spoken languages
- French
Documents
The opening time
Opening hours
From 01/05 to 15/10.
From 16/10 to 30/04.
Localisation
Access by car from spring to autumn from the village of La Forclaz via the D122 and then the chalet road from the Col du Grand Taillet.
Access to the viewpoint on snowshoes in winter from the Col du Grand Taillet. Walking time: 1h30. Difference in altitude: 200 m.
Free parking at the viewpoint
- Lake view
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
- Panoramic view
- Marked hiking trails less than 500 m away
- Cycling itinerary less than 1 km away
A Discover
In the heart of Trechauffe mountain meadow (accessible by car from La Forclaz or from the Abondance valley via the Grand Taillet Col. Light meals from Tuesday to Sunday: potato waffles, traditional cheese toasties, tartiflette, cheese, etc...…
4396 Route de Tréchauffé
74200 La Forclaz
04 50 76 06 35
