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Sentier pédestre : Doran par le sentier du Gypaète

This forest trail, whose slopes are a little steeper than the classic route, allows you to stay cool in summer, but also to avoid 4x4s.
On arrival, magnificent view of Pointe Percée, the highest point (2750 m) of the Aravis massif.
Topo / step by step

Departure: Plan Chevallier car park
1. From the car park you can either follow the road or take the Bearded vulture forest path which will join the road a little further.
2. continue the road which leads to the village of Outredière (889 m).
3. In the village, follow the sign indicating Doran via the Bearded Vulture trail.
4. Just before taking the path on the left, admire the view of the Pierre à Voix in the distance.
5. Follow the path to the left with the small signs.
6. You will arrive at a junction, at a place called “les Pendants”, where you will have to continue on the Gypaète path (unless you want to make a detour to go see this famous Pierre à Voix which is 10 minutes away)
7. continue this forest path all the way, until the next sign which will tell you to take the dirt road on the left which rises through the fields, then into the forest. The climb is steep, but also offers great opportunities for rest to admire the views over the Arve valley. In the distance, the Mont Blanc massif dominates.
8. Approaching the Prés d'Outredière chalets, the route turns suddenly 90° to the left at the edge of the field, and continues along a narrow path which crosses several streams and climbs in tight zig-zags through the maples. , to the foot of the cliff.
9. A short crossing on the mountainside takes you to cross the Torrent de Dière (water catchment).
* Please note, this bridge is dismantled during the winter and the corresponding indication – open/closed – is then indicated on the markings in place at the exit of the hamlet of Outredière.
9. Shortly after the footbridge, the path continues to the right by a few wooden steps, and you then reach the valley of Doran and its chalets.

Nestled in the heart of a grandiose mountain circus dominated by Pointe Percée, the highest point of the Aravis, the Doran mountain pasture invites you to discover – from June to September – its ancestral agro-pastoral and cheese-making activity where you can buy cheese fresh, the astonishing story of a chapel built by the scouts, the fauna and flora of the Alps and in particular the astonishing Bearded Vulture, reintroduced here a few years ago. And of course the charming Doran refuge which will welcome you there for a drink, to taste a blueberry tart or even to offer you lodging for the night.
Many hikes also start from this mountain pasture: the Saix ridge to reach Mayères, the Col de Doran for Quatre-Tête or Pointe Percée or even the towers and Pointe d'Areu….

10. we advise you to go back down in a loop using the 4×4 path
11. on the plateau before arrival turn left to join Plan Chevalier via the forest track.
11. The return trip is less recommended because the slope is a little steep for a descent, but doable for those who wish.

Walking time is approximate and does not include break times.

Hike safely!
This description allows you to orient yourself generally but does not replace a 1/25000 hiking map or other topoguides that you can find in your tourist office! In Sallanches, our Office of Guides & Leaders also offers a wide choice of outings accompanied by mountain professionals providing you with complete expertise on the environment and alpine nature, think about it!

Whatever your hike, check the weather forecast before you go.
Remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first aid kit, and clothing suitable for your outing depending on the season in your backpack. and the weather forecast.

Tips and Suggestions

Don't forget your binoculars to observe the Bearded Vulture, and perhaps you will see the Dahu 😉

Route details

Sallanches
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TAG
Earth, Gravel, Not suitable for pushchairs
Autumn, Summer, Spring

Description

Departure: Plan Chevallier car park
1. From the car park you can either follow the road or take the Bearded vulture forest path which will join the road a little further.
2. continue the road which leads to the village of Outredière (889 m).
3. In the village, follow the sign indicating Doran via the Bearded Vulture trail.
4. Just before taking the path on the left, admire the view of the Pierre à Voix in the distance.
5. Follow the path to the left with the small signs.
6. You will arrive at a junction, at a place called “les Pendants”, where you will have to continue on the Gypaète path (unless you want to make a detour to go see this famous Pierre à Voix which is 10 minutes away)
7. continue this forest path all the way, until the next sign which will tell you to take the dirt road on the left which rises through the fields, then into the forest. The climb is steep, but also offers great opportunities for rest to admire the views over the Arve valley. In the distance, the Mont Blanc massif dominates.
8. Approaching the Prés d'Outredière chalets, the route turns suddenly 90° to the left at the edge of the field, and continues along a narrow path which crosses several streams and climbs in tight zig-zags through the maples. , to the foot of the cliff.
9. A short crossing on the mountainside takes you to cross the Torrent de Dière (water catchment).
* Please note, this bridge is dismantled during the winter and the corresponding indication – open/closed – is then indicated on the markings in place at the exit of the hamlet of Outredière.
9. Shortly after the footbridge, the path continues to the right by a few wooden steps, and you then reach the valley of Doran and its chalets.

Nestled in the heart of a grandiose mountain circus dominated by Pointe Percée, the highest point of the Aravis, the Doran mountain pasture invites you to discover – from June to September – its ancestral agro-pastoral and cheese-making activity where you can buy cheese fresh, the astonishing story of a chapel built by the scouts, the fauna and flora of the Alps and in particular the astonishing Bearded Vulture, reintroduced here a few years ago. And of course the charming Doran refuge which will welcome you there for a drink, to taste a blueberry tart or even to offer you lodging for the night.
Many hikes also start from this mountain pasture: the Saix ridge to reach Mayères, the Col de Doran for Quatre-Tête or Pointe Percée or even the towers and Pointe d'Areu….

10. we advise you to go back down in a loop using the 4×4 path
11. on the plateau before arrival turn left to join Plan Chevalier via the forest track.
11. The return trip is less recommended because the slope is a little steep for a descent, but doable for those who wish.

Walking time is approximate and does not include break times.

Hike safely!
This description allows you to orient yourself generally but does not replace a 1/25000 hiking map or other topoguides that you can find in your tourist office! In Sallanches, our Office of Guides & Leaders also offers a wide choice of outings accompanied by mountain professionals providing you with complete expertise on the environment and alpine nature, think about it!

Whatever your hike, check the weather forecast before you go.
Remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first aid kit, and clothing suitable for your outing depending on the season in your backpack. and the weather forecast.

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ParkingFree parkingPedestrian sportsHiking route
DifficultyDifficultDuration04 p.m.Elevation831 D- ​​/ 832 D+Distance8,3 kmMax Altitude1498m
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