Le Betson
For the summer of 2025, the Betson itinerary has been slightly modified due to safety work being carried out by the triage forestier in the Chou area, from 2 June to 31 August. As an alternative, we suggest a round trip to the tête de Betson and the Creuses du Brégneux, where an exceptional panorama awaits you.
Start your adventure from the Tourist Office along the banks of the Salentze towards the hamlet of Chou. There, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the village of Ovronnaz. Your route then continues through the forest, with a few bends, to the Betson clearing, to reach the Creuses du Brégneux.
To reach the viewpoint over the Rhône plain, leave the road when you come to the Brégneux sign, then cross the meadow opposite. Walk past the wooden bench on your left, and as soon as you find a suitable spot, climb the small hill to admire the view. You'll need to be particularly careful, however, as there are no safety barriers in place.
Features
Length
8.3 km
Difficulty
Medium / T2
Duration
2h30 (no break)
Height difference
+550 m / -550 m
Minimum altitude
1253 m
Maximum altitude
1698 m
Starting point
Tourist office
Point of arrival
Tourist office
Period
May to October depending on snow conditions
Did you know ?
Explore the wooded splendour of Betson, abundant in delicious porcini mushrooms. In the local dialect, Betson means "little beak".
Tête du Betson, a delightful belvedere, offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Rhône valley and the villages below.
A visionary, Camille Michellod, tried to build a ski lift at Ténèvre in the 1960s. Unfortunately, permission was never granted by the local council, and the project failed.
