How to reach the tourist office?
From 20/06 to 30/10 daily.
Distance : 16.3km
Duration : 8h30
Height difference : 1420m
Max altitude : 2079m
Follow the beige signs with the names of the localities and the walking time.
Tracé GPX
Climb Samoëns' iconic peak: Le Criou!
From the small hamlet of Les Vallons, reach Aouille du Criou via Chalets du Trot and Chalets du Criou. You'll first make your way through undergrowth, before arriving at small dwellings and mountain pastures.
A 360° panorama of the Giffre Valley and Mont Blanc awaits you.
1/ Start from the Vallons d'en Bas parking lot, behind the fountain.
2/ Join the Turchets intersection.
3/ Climb up to Chalets de Pertuet.
4/ At the Chalet du Trot crossroads, follow signs for Chalets du Criou.
5/ You arrive at the Aiguille du Criou.
6/ For the descent, at Chalet du Trot take the alternative route to Bouttiay, then follow the same route to Les Turches as on the outward journey.
7/ Return to the parking lot along the same path as on the outward journey.
