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Mont de Vorès starting from Plan Désert
6.38 mi
+2,034 ft
-2,021 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A lovely circular route, with 360° views between the Aravis and Mont Blanc.
Les Chalets de Miage from La Gruvaz
4.86 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,788 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
A great classic in the area, with particularly bucolic scenery ("and in the middle flows a river"). Ideal for a long break, a picnic or a day in the sun by the stream.
Mont de Vorès and Ban Rouge from Plan Désert
7.94 mi
+2,605 ft
-2,605 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A lovely circular route, with 360° views between Aravis and Mont Blanc, allowing you to explore all the peaks in the Praz-sur-Arly area and a historical point in the resort. Extended version (+ 2.5 km, + 200 m elevation gain) of a previously published hike by the same author, adding several viewpoints.
The Chemin du Calvaire and the Belle au Bois waterfall
3.11 mi
+738 ft
-732 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Megève (Haute-Savoie)
A short, easy route (excluding the optional detour to the waterfall) starting from Megève town centre. Beautiful panoramic views of the resort.
The shepherd's hut at the start of Cordon
4.54 mi
+2,123 ft
-2,110 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cordon (Haute-Savoie)
Magnificent scenery, particularly over the Aravis mountains. Option to extend the hike to Grand Croise Baulet.
Circular route from the Tête du Torraz starting from Sciozier
6.83 mi
+2,116 ft
-2,100 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Flumet (Savoie)
A lovely, easy circular route – apart from the climb – offering a 360° panorama of the Val d'Arly and the Aravis range.
Loop via the Arête des Saix
6.18 mi
+2,933 ft
-2,920 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Sallanches (Haute-Savoie)
A loop in a little-known area at one end of the Aravis. Pretty views of Mont Blanc and the Fayet valley. Totally doable in a day, but you can use the refuges to split the route.
Loop at the Lac de la Girotte dam
4.23 mi
+1,883 ft
-1,857 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
This is an easy loop walk that allows you to see up close a major feature of the landscape at this end of the Beaufortain. Of industrial and historical interest (the construction of the dam is closely linked to the resistance movements in the area).
La Croix du Nivolet, via the ladders
4.43 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,100 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Les Déserts (Savoie)
A local classic with magnificent views of the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park, the Belledonne massif and the town of Chambéry.Ideal for hot days, the route is 90% shaded. However, it is not suitable for wet weather.
The Lac Vert and Lac de Pormenaz loop from Plaine Joux
9.60 mi
+2,822 ft
-2,848 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
A route through a very wild landscape between two bucolic lakes, with views of Mont Blanc. Very stony trail, ideal after rain. Shaded route in the first and last quarters.
Double loop of Mont Clocher from Hauteluce
7.85 mi
+2,520 ft
-2,500 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
A classic summit in the area, but with an unusual starting point. Beautiful view of part of the Les Saisies ski area. 360° panorama at Mont Clocher, and you can even catch a glimpse of the Roselend dam.
Loop at Mont Lachat starting from Bellevue
2.74 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,129 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
A classic in the area, with sweeping views of the Chamonix valley and the other side of Saint-Gervais. A fairly easy, family-friendly hike. There are lots of activities and games if you want to spend the day there.
Le Treu as seen from Les Avenières
7.47 mi
+2,142 ft
-2,139 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
A classic route in the area, offering a 360° panorama between the Aravis and Les Saisies. Beautiful views over the Val d’Arly, the ski areas of Les Saisies, Praz-sur-Arly and even Megève.
The return route runs along the foot of the Aravis massif, through fairly wild scenery.
Ban Rouge from Le Lachat
7.00 mi
+2,323 ft
-2,333 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
An unusual approach to the summit of Ban Rouge. Magnificent views of the Mont Blanc, Fiz and Aravis ranges. A hike that will delight skiers who frequent the resorts of Praz-sur-Arly and Flumet, revealing sections of the route that are hidden from view in winter.