The path climbs up through the alpine pastures where Abondance cows graze, and with a bit of luck you can spot chamois frolicking on the foothills of Roc d'Enfer.
- Sport
Hiking to Col Ratti
A out-and-back hike to Col Ratti, at the foot of the majestic and steep Roc d'Enfer, offering superb panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc chain, the Aravis peaks, the Dents du Midi and the Dents Blanches.
Sport Hiking to Col Ratti La Côte-d'Arbroz
About
Signs
Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows
Map references
Map: IGN Top 25, 3528 ET, Morzine
Further informations
Stone, Ground, Grit
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1/ Start from the Col de l'Encrenaz parking lot
2/ Take the path behind the Ancrenaz bar
3/ At the intersection, take the left-hand path towards the hamlet of en l'Aup and Col Ratti
4/ At the hamlet of en l'Aup, stay on the path that crosses the hamlet, then continue to the Col de la Basse.
5/ At the Col de la Basse, continue on the path which climbs straight up into the mountain pasture until you reach the Col Ratti.
Return along the same path
The sunset from Col Ratti is often worth the detour, especially if you're lucky and Mont Blanc turns pink.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds.
Period of practice
From 01/05 to 31/10/2024.
Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.
Services
- Pets welcome
Contacts
Access
Access by car from Thonon or Cluses via the D902 to Morzine, then the D329 to the village of Essert-Romand, then the D328
to Col de l'Encrenaz
From Cluses or Taninges: turn left at the Les Gets bridge (5 kms before Les Gets), then take the Praz de Lys road up to the fork on the right towards Col de l'Encrenaz via Bonnavaz.
