Morillon–Châtillon-sur-Cluses Hiking Bus

Morillon

Châtillon-sur-Cluses

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Rando’bus is a unique way to hike in the Giffre Mountains using the summer shuttle service. Take advantage of the destination’s public transportation network to hike longer without having to walk back and forth.

Possible presence of livestock guard dogs Morillon Gondola Schedule Open from 9:00 a.m. Shuttle return to the starting point Line 2 toward Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval: 4:42 p.m. Line Y94 toward Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval (except weekends): 5:25 p.m. Line Y94 toward Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval (except Sundays): 6:30 p.m.

Comforts

Languages spoken

  • French

Services

  • Pets welcome
  • Dogs must wear muzzles on the gondola. Keep your dog on a leash; there are herds and Patou dogs in the area.

Itinerary

  • Distance: 16 km
  • Duration: 5h20
  • Type of land: Rock, Stone, Ground, Grit, Not suitable for strollers
  • Maximum altitude: 1447 m
  • Elevation: 443 m
  • Vertical drop: 765 m
  • Positive elevation: 443 m

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Services provided

Visits

  • Group visit duration: 320 min

Prices

Free entry but transport fee applies. €2 per person for the gondola.

Means of payment

  • Check
  • Cash

Opening

From 06/07 to 01/09 daily.

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Châtillon-sur-Cluses

Rando’Bus: The Way of the Cross

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Complementary services

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Start at the Morillon Gondola Take the Morillon Gondola (Line 7) Cross through the center of the resort to reach the large parking lot, then take the trail toward La Charniaz Continue along the route toward Les Feuillerats, then Les Rays and Le Tréchard Head toward Mottal, and after a few hundred meters, take the trail on the right toward L’Artoche à Henri, then Fimaloz; continue along the trail to the cross-country ski center, then on to the Croix d’Agy The route continues toward Les Hauts Choseaux. You’ll then follow the road to the hamlet of Le Châtelard. Continue on to Balmotte. Descend via the Chemin du Calvaire, where you can admire the Stations of the Cross. Cross the departmental road to reach the castle ruins, where you can enjoy the view of Cluses and the Arve Valley. Then head back down toward Chef-Lieu and then the town hall. Return by shuttle to the starting point.