CHÂTILLON TOUR
From the top of the Jorasse chairlift, a pleasant alpine road runs alongside mountain meadows and rocky scree slopes. The incline becomes slightly steeper as you pass through wooded pastures, revealing a magnificent panorama. The Haut de Cry, Grand and Petit Muveran, Pointe d’Aufalle, and Dent Favre form an impressive rocky amphitheatre. Below, you can glimpse the resort of Ovronnaz.
The trail then leads to the Pré de Bougnonne, a vast grassy plateau nestled between the Six Noir and the Six Armaille. Veering to the left, the route climbs towards the Col de la Forcle, a small pass tucked between the Six Armaille and Châtillon.
Your gaze is drawn towards the wide basin of Euloi, stretching out towards the Fenestral. Like a giant’s foot, the Tita Seri watches over your progress. Towering like a lord, the Grand Chavalard, kingdom of the ibex, reigns over this vast hollow.
The trail continues pleasantly towards the alpine chalets of Petit Pré, the second stage of the summer pastures along with Bougnonne. A dazzling balcony path overlooking Ovronnaz winds through larch trees and leads you back to your starting point.
Access by the chairlift Ovronnaz-Jorasse.
Parking at the chairlift.
Catering: mountain restaurant of Jorasse.
Features
Length
3.70 km
Difficulty
Medium / T2
Duration
1h30 (no break)
Height difference
+268 m / -268 m
Minimum altitude
1938 m
Maximum altitude
2166 m
Starting point
Jorasse arrival of the chairlift
Point of arrival
Jorasse arrival of the chairlift
Period
June to October depending on snow conditions
Did you know ?
Exploring the Pré de Bougnonne offers you the chance to catch a glimpse of the remains of the former alpine chalet, once transformed into the "Refuge Dent Favre" by the Ovronnaz Ski Club in 1966. This refuge was swept away by an avalanche and was never rebuilt.
The term "Châtillon" refers to a small summit or a rounded ridge.
As you admire the Petit Muveran, you'll be struck by its distinctive shape. Seen from the Chablais, it stands like an elegant finger pointing towards the sky, adding a touch of mystery to the mountainous horizon.
