Description
The Samance plateau overlooks the Chinaillon valley, offering a splendid panorama stretching from the Col de la Colombière to La Tournette. Descend via the Discovery Trail, which features information boards detailing the mountain’s unique features (geology, landscape, flora and fauna, etc.)
Further information on localisation
Further information on localisation
We recommend using the free shuttle buses to the chalets Cuillery in July and August.
How to get to the start:
- by bus during the summer season: depart from Le Chinaillon, get off at the Chätelet stop, then take the Col de la Colombière bus and get off at the Parking des Bouts stop. You can also connect from the Le Grand-Bornand Village coach station via the Line A bus to Le Chinaillon.
- by car: from Le Grand-Bornand Village, take the Route du Chinaillon and Col de la Colombière for approximately 6 km. After the Chinaillon exit, park in the car park on the left just after the third hairpin bend, or park on the Route de l’Envers du Chinaillon at the foot of the Chinaillon Tourist Office. Walk to the Tourist Office and head up the high street until you reach the Route de Samance.Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Accepted customers
- Level green – easy
- Walkers/hikers
- Children
- Minimum age (in years) : 4
Plain text period
From 29/04 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.
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.
Environment
- Mountain view
- Lake view
- Mountain location
