The Head of the Danay by Le Grand-Bornand

Hiking
Hard
5h
11.4km
Loop
+930m
-930m
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Description

A wooded route that’s perfect for hot weather. At the summit, there’s a stunning 360° view of the entire Aravis massif. The descent takes you through the lush mountain pastures of Sur Frête and on to the peaceful setting of Les Frasses Jacquiers.

Follow the signs for Tête du Danay. Behind the ice rink, take a forest trail through Bois de Dodes, then continue through Les Dodes to reach Le Macheret. Then turn towards Le Buclar when you reach Danay d'en Bas. At Le Buclar, follow the signs for La Rotagne, then continue towards Tête du Danay. Descend towards Le Grand-Bornand via the Bois de la Pézerette, following the ridge. At Sur Frête, turn lefty and descend through the Bois de la Pezerette. From there, continue to Frasses Jacquiers, then Le Macheret. Return to Le Grand-Bornand via the trail taken on the way upt.

Marking

Map references

Map IGN Top 25 n°3430 ET La Clusaz Grand-Bornand

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Address
Parking de la Patinoire, Le Grand-Bornand Village, 74450, Le Grand-Bornand
Opening
From 19/05 to 15/11 daily. Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office in advance to find out the current access conditions.

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Address
Parking de la Patinoire, Le Grand-Bornand Village, 74450, Le Grand-Bornand
Opening
From 19/05 to 15/11 daily. Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office in advance to find out the current access conditions.

Thônes Heart of the Valleys

TOURISM OFFICE THONES HEART OF THE VALLEYS
1, rue Blanche 74230 Thônes
Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 00 26

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