Hiking
Discover the quaint local farmhouses and their authentic granite basins, the oratories, wooden beams, bread ovens, ancient bridges, Roman stone markers, etc… The footpaths in the village will take you on a trail of discovery with the majestic Mont-Blanc massif always in view.
Eighty kilometres of marked trails allowing you to wander the lands of the mid altitudes in complete security.
Forest discovery trails
Usable in summer. Circuits in the heart of the forest allowing you to follow the information boards and interactive markers to discover the fauna and flora of the mountain forests.
At Pontet, 3 km from the village, take the forest trail for la Jorasse until you arrive at the picnic area.
Approximately a one hour stroll.
Détails (french)
A few suggestions for hikes :
Take a walk and discover the botany, ecology, fauna and history of the mountain forest as you wind your way through the blueberry-covered, high-altitude spruce forest.
A short, easy walk, open to all, winding through the village, past farms and chalets, between roads and paths, starting from the church; this walk invites you to discover the traditional habitat...
A short, easy hike through farms and chalets, between roads and paths, at medium altitude and at the gateway to the alpine pastures...
A short loop through the center of the village of Cordon, ideal for discovering the charm of the "Balcon du Mont-Blanc" and its small hamlets.
A hilly walk combining undergrowth and clearings, suitable for all the family, to reach the Pont de la Flée. On the way, the Abérieux farm, a Cordon must-see.
Hike through the forest before heading for the mountain pastures and then the summit where the sheep are in summer pasture; from Croise Baulet and its bench you can enjoy a vast 360° panorama of the Aravis mountains and the Mont-Blanc massif,
Hike in the forest and on the balcony, before heading for the mountain pastures where the sheep graze; from the summit of Croise Baulet you can enjoy a vast 360° panorama of the Aravis and Mont Blanc massif.
