Caution

Be careful!
The signposted paths can be dangerous in snow, heavy rain and bad weather, so you should always be careful, as you hike at your own responsability.

In the mountains, the weather changes quickly and thunderstorms are common. Before setting off, check the weather forecast. Always take rain gear and something to protect yourself from the cold. Never go off on your own and tell everyone around you about your itinerary. Always carry good closed shoes with notched soles and a map.

> GUIDE TO GOOD HIKING PRACTICE
Here are a few rules and guidelines for hikers: click here
For your own safety (and also to respect the summer harvest), do not leave the marked paths.

> PROTECTION DOGS: 
Signs indicating the presence of patous (herd protection dogs) are to be taken seriously and should encourage you to be cautious and to signal from a distance, without shouting, to announce your arrival on the mountain pasture, as patous do not like to be surprised.
If you come across herding dogs, here are some tips on how to behave in their presence: click here 

Find out more about the hiking areas where guard dogs are present in our sector: 
- In the Vallée d'Aulps: click here
- In the Brevon Valley: click here 
Please note: for their own safety, we strongly advise you not to take your dog into areas where guard dogs are present!