An easy hike from the heights of Montriond along a forest trail to the hamlet of Guéritolles, from where you can enjoy superb panoramic views over the villages of Montriond, Morzine and Essert-Romand.
Along the way, you'll see traditional granaries and alpine chalets, and enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding villages and peaks.
Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows
Map: IGN Top 25, 3528 ET, Morzine
Start the path above the Granges parking lot (located at the street "sous les buissons").
1/ Climb up to the edge of the forest, then turn right to go up into the forest, at the "Plan du Tronc" sign.
2/ After a few hairpin bends, the path levels out and you'll see Les Guéritolles. Remember to close the cow pens after you've gone through.
3/ Cross Les Guéritolles. After a while, we come to a path that twists and turns downhill. We don't take it, but continue straight ahead. We pass the barrier and then start our descent on the right, on a forest path. We continue downhill until we reach the hamlet of Le Pas.
4/ Follow the road downhill for a while. You'll pass through the hamlet of Le Crêt. Then take the road that rises to the right at the "Route des Granges du Bas" sign.
Free parking in the hamlet of Les Granges, about ten metres before the start of the path. > access by shuttle bus: stop of the free shuttle bus line Mbis at the hamlet of Les Granges > Access by car from Cluses or Thonon: D902 to the Plagnettes roundabout, then take the route du Crêt to the hamlet of Les Granges.
Free parking in the hamlet of Les Granges, about ten metres before the start of the path. > access by shuttle bus: stop of the free shuttle bus line Mbis at the hamlet of Les Granges > Access by car from Cluses or Thonon: D902 to the Plagnettes roundabout, then take the route du Crêt to the hamlet of Les Granges.