Seya Tour
In 2018, the Mille Fleurs botanical trail received the Post Office's Encouragement Award.
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Thank you to Marie-Jo Maillard and her team for this magnificent trail.
Discover the Jorasse chairlift and its breathtaking view of the majestic Muverans and Dent Favre, a unique opportunity to start your adventure to the summit. Follow the winding path through elegant larches towards Petit Pré d'Euloi. Here, the slope becomes steeper, and an abundance and variety of flora accompanies you all the way to the spectacular Croix de la Seya, the highest point of this hike at 2,182 metres above sea level.
From the summit, a 360° panorama opens up, revealing Ovronnaz at your feet, followed by Leytron and the vast Rhône plain. Here, you can admire the splendor of thirty-five peaks over 4,000 meters in altitude, from the imposing Finsteraarhorn to the glittering snow-domed Mont-Blanc. Don't miss the chance to explore this landscape with your binoculars and cameras to capture these unforgettable moments.
The route offers two options: the shorter route takes you back to Jorasse along the same path as the outward journey. For those seeking a greater challenge and a complete experience, the trail continues south along an open ridge leading to Grand'Garde. Here, you'll be captivated by the endless views from summit to summit and the chance to admire the winding course of the Rhône, perhaps trying to identify towns and villages in the distance. The signposted trail then takes you through the alpine pastures of Quieu and Odonne, eventually leading you to Ovronnaz.
For visitors wishing to shorten the walk, a shortcut is available at the halfway point between La Seya and Grand Garde. The shortcut is signposted on the yellow markers.
Access to the Tour via the Jorasse chairlift.
Car park at the start of the chairlift.
Catering: Jorasse mountain restaurant.
Features
Duration
3h10 (no break)
Length
8.10 km
Difficulty
Medium / T2
Height difference
+392 m / -957 m
Minimum altitude
1384 m
Maximum altitude
2192 m
Starting point
Jorasse arrival of the chairlift
Point of arrival
Ovronnaz
Period
June to October depending on snow conditions
Did you know ?
The Seya Cross
Camille Michellod, who died in 1984, never saw his "Cross", which he dedicated to the young people of Leytron and to all skiers for their protection. In memory of "La Mission" in 1992, the cross was finally erected, financed in part by numerous generous donors. It is known as "La Croix de la Mission", but the cross remains unquestionably "La Croix à Camille".