Walking itinerary: the chalets and Aouille du Criou

This hike takes you to the summit of the Criou, the symbolic mountain towering over the town of Samoëns. There is a breathtaking panoramic view from the summit over the Giffre Valley, Mont Buet, Rousse des Chambres and Les Dents Blanches.

Description

Time taken: 5 hours
Starting altitude: 717 m
Finishing altitude: 2,207 m
Particular difficulties: none up to the chalets at Le Criou. The ridge at the top of Aouille du Criou overlooks the very sharp drop of the north face of the Criou.
Itinerary for guidance only.

Itinéraire

• Distance 15km
• Difficulté Très difficile
• Type d'itinéraire Aller/retour
• Dénivelé positif 1490m
• Dénivelé négatif 1490m
• Durée 08h00
• Itinéraire balisé Yes
• Nature du terrain Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
• Altitude maximum 2207m

Opening period

From 15/06 to 15/09.

Location

Documents

• Walking itinerary: the chalets and Aouille du Criou (pdf)