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Chalets de l’Eau Froide – Stream Fourchu car park
10.52 mi
+2,142 ft
-4,190 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Giez (Haute-Savoie)
The second day of a two-day route around the Pointe d’Arcalod, the highest point in the Bauges, passing through wild areas, valleys and along rivers. The proposed route mainly follows the western section of the GR® de Pays Tour de l’Arcalod, marked in yellow and red. Spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Annecy. This wild and little-used route is situated mainly within a sensitive, regulated area. The terrain is good and presents no particular difficulties.
Nant Fourchu stream car park – Chalets de l’Eau Froide
8.13 mi
+4,140 ft
-2,103 ft
7h 20
Very difficult
Departure from École (Savoie)
First day of a two-day route around the Pointe d’Arcalod, the highest point in the Bauges, crossing wild areas, valleys and rivers. The proposed route mainly follows the eastern section of the GR® de Pays Tour de l’Arcalod, marked in yellow and red. Spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Annecy. This wild and little-used route is situated mainly within a sensitive, regulated area.The terrain is good and presents no particular difficulties.
Tour de l’Arcalod
18.64 mi
+6,283 ft
-6,293 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from École (Savoie)
A two-day route around the Pointe d’Arcalod, the highest point in the Bauges, passing through unspoilt wilderness, valleys and rivers. The suggested route mainly follows the GR® de Pays Tour de l’Arcalod, marked in yellow and red. Spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Annecy. This wild and little-used route is mainly situated within a Regulated Sensitive Area.