Hiking: from hamlet to village

Discover the picturesque hamlets and villages of the Vallée d'Aulps: a hike where nature and culture intermingle along the way. Our cultural heritage, surrounded by a remarkable natural environment, will hold no secrets for you!

Along the way, discover the villages of Seytroux, Le Biot, La Baume, the Jotty dam and the superb Mont Ouzon.
A trail partly in the forest, where you can enjoy the natural coolness of summer.

This route crosses the main road twice. At these points, you should be very careful before crossing and walk faster as you do not have the priority. The route is not suitable for pushchairs and we do not recommend it for young children.

Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows

Map: IGN Top 25, 3528 ET, Morzine

Start from the car park at the Tassonnière bridge.

1/ Head towards Seytroux and, a few metres after the bridge, turn right onto the path that runs alongside the Dranse.

2/ Back on the road, cross it and continue along the path opposite.

3/ Back on the road, continue straight on towards La Baume and take the first road on the right, “Chemin des Rossets”.

4/ At the end of Chemin des Rossets, cross the road and continue straight on along the small path towards La Baume/ Hameau de Sey

5/ At Hameau de Sey, turn right towards Urine. At the end of Sey, the path becomes a forest track.

6/ In Urine, at the junction, turn right towards Le Biot.

7/ After the hairpin bend, take the path on the right which crosses the hamlet of Les Geydets. Follow the signs for Couvaloup / Le Biot.

8/ In Couvaloup, head towards the Couvaloup bridge via the road.

9/ Once at the Couvaloup bridge, you will need to cross it and then cross the main road. WARNING: dangerous crossing!!! Cars sometimes approach very quickly. Make sure you cross at the right moment.

10/ Take the forest track that climbs to the left towards Le Biot.

11/ At Le Biot, head towards Le Bas Thex / Saint-Jean d'Aulps. Turn right at the junction with the D32.

12/ Follow the D32 to the junction with the Route du Col du Corbier. At the sign for ‘Chef Lieu’ on your right, follow the signs for Le Bas Thex.

13/ Immediately turn left onto the Route des Cottets.

14/ Follow the forest track towards Le Bas-Thex / Saint-Jean-d'Aulps. On the way down, you will pass the Oratory of Saint-Guérin.

15/ At Le Bas-Thex, continue straight on towards the Abbey. During the Abbey’s opening hours, you can walk down to the car park and take the path leading to the site entrance, then come out onto Route de l’Abbaye.

16/ Return to the village centre via Route de l’Abbaye.