74 - Haute-Savoie walks
La Clusaz - Village tour
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3.69 km 
+209 m 
-218 m 
1h40
Easy 
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie Short, easy route to discover the beautiful village of La Clusaz from different perspectives.
Follow the signs for the “Tour du Village".
Mont Ouzon, views of Lac Leman, Chablais & Mont Blanc Massifs
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6.20 km
+624 m
-624 m
3h35
Difficult
Starting point in Le Biot - 74 - Haute-Savoie Starting in the abandoned ski resort of Drouzin le Mont in Col du Corbier, this is a moderate mountain climb winding through a forest section & alpine meadows before concluding with a short but challenging craggy rock face. The summit is sheltered by large rocks offering 360 stunning views of Lac Leman to the North and Mont Blanc to the South. It is not for the faint hearted, solo inexperienced or novice if a vertical rock scramble is not your thing, but the rest of hike is far more moderate.
10.59 km
+1,077 m
-1,077 m
6h05
Difficult
Starting point in Montriond - 74 - Haute-Savoie A there and back hike up to Roc de Taveneuse with views across to Abondance. This hike offers a challenging initial forest climb (hard relentless cardio but no rock climbs or cables/supports) but then opens up to mountain pastures with full panoramic shot of Mont Blanc (on a clear day). A further climb brings you to Roc de Tavaneuse with 360 views.
Pointe de Chamossiere ridge hike, Lac de Joux Plan, Les Gets
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5.79 km
+393 m
-386 m
2h45
Moderate
Starting point in Verchaix - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular route encompassing a stunning ridge hike with views down to the glacial valley of Samoens and Sixt Fer a Cheval whilst overlooked by Mont Blanc.
The Croix du Colomban from the Col de la Croix Fry
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8.46 km
+329 m
-326 m
5 hrs
Moderate
Starting point in Manigod - 74 - Haute-Savoie A very beautiful hike on snowshoes which takes you through completely wild areas covered in pure white snow.
Val du Fier viewpoint from Chavanne d'en Bas
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8.08 km
+500 m
-504 m
3h45
Moderate
Starting point in Val-de-Fier - 74 - Haute-Savoie Nice looped hiking trail mostly in the undergrowth where you can see pretty views like Val du Fier's canyon, the river Rhône downstream Seyssel or the lovely ruined Saint André's chapel overlooking Albanais' plains.
Taillefer Ridge
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7.19 km
+448 m
-444 m
3h20
Moderate
Starting point in Duingt - 74 - Haute-Savoie An atypical route through bushes and over the lake.
Snowshoes on the Glières Plateau
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10.06 km
+334 m
-342 m
4 hrs
Easy
Starting point in Thorens-Glières - 74 - Haute-Savoie Snowshoe circuit on the vast Glières Plateau.
Besides the historical aspect, the Glières Plateau is interesting to visit because the mountains that surround it are strong points of reference.
Plateau des Glières
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5.62 km
+52 m
-51 m
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières - 74 - Haute-Savoie A short and easy walk around the informative trail about the formation of marshland and the different fauna and flora found there, followed by a visit to the monument erected to the resistance fighters who were based at the Plateau des Glieres in the latter part of WWII. The way back follows part of the historic trail and passes the place where equipment drops were housed and the site of the infirmary.
Lac du Mont Charvin
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9.84 km
+837 m
-828 m
5h10
Moderate
Starting point in Le Bouchet - 74 - Haute-Savoie An out and return walk to Lac du Mont Charvin. Passing through woodland, then pasture before entering the higher and more rocky terrain. Great views Mont Blanc from the ridge above the lake.
Refuge de la Bombardellaz circular
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10.26 km
+748 m
-747 m
5h05
Moderate
Starting point in Le Grand-Bornand - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular walk, at first uphill through woodland where the shade can be a relief, then over open mountain pastures to Le Planet before returning downhill to the start.
8.77 km
+493 m
-483 m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Le Reposoir - 74 - Haute-Savoie A lovely walk through great scenery which changes at different points of the walks. Good views and very quiet.
Note this is not marked with the usual yellow signposts so you will need to refer to your IGN map. There are some hand-painted signs and arrows to help guide you. This walk also passes through the upland pasture with grazing sheep and the livestock is protected by dogs. Make sure you have read the information and know-how to pass flocks in a safe manner. A photo re info is attached,
Lac de Peyre
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5.18 km
+488 m
-484 m
2h50
Moderate
Starting point in Le Reposoir - 74 - Haute-Savoie A short uphill walk from the Col de la Colombiere to the lake and back. Nice scenery but can be popular.
Col de la Fenetre
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12.44 km
+394 m
-1,094 m
4h40
Moderate
Starting point in Les Contamines-Montjoie - 74 - Haute-Savoie This walk starts from the top of the gondola at Le Signal. It is an interesting walk, up to and through the Col de la Fenetre. The descent takes you back down through alpine pastures and into the valley leading back to Les Contamines-Montjoie.
⚠️ Please note that you need to park at (A) and not (D) for this walk ⚠️
Circular walk to refuge de Tré la Tete
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13.65 km
+838 m
-838 m
6h20
Moderate
Starting point in Les Contamines-Montjoie - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular walk from Les Contamines Montjoie up to the Refuge de tré la Tete and views of the Tré la Tete glacier, then descending to Combe Noire to the waterfalls before returning past the pretty chapel of Notre Dame de la Gorge.
Traverse of Mont Joly and Aiguille Croche
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14.06 km
+955 m
-903 m
6h45
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains - 74 - Haute-Savoie A good ridge walk starting from the Bettex telecabin station at Mont d'Arbois and finishing at Le Signal telecabin station above Les-Contamines-Montjoie.
Aiguille Verte and Lac de Lessy circular walk
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12.66 km
+1,068 m
-1,074 m
6h40
Moderate
Starting point in Le Grand-Bornand - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular walk starting and finishing at the ski resort of Chinaillon; between Le Grand-Bornand and the Col de la Colombiere. A varied and interesting walk with great scenery, wildlife and options to take in Roc des Tours.
Lacs Jovet out and return
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18.03 km
+1,043 m
-1,043 m
8h10
Moderate
Starting point in Les Contamines-Montjoie - 74 - Haute-Savoie From Les Contamines-Montjoie; an out and return walk to the Lacs Jovet, joining and following the Tour du Mont Blanc trail for most of the way. There are more challenging alternatives to this walk to make it longer, more circular or technically harder; these are described in the useful information section.
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
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7.30 km
+571 m
-932 m
3h45
Moderate
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie A great pointy summit with a cross on top and good views followed by a descent of Borderan Combe. This could easily be done in reverse and/or without the use of the cable cars.
8.90 km
+633 m
-633 m
4h20
Moderate
Starting point in Le Grand-Bornand - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular walk to the Gramusset Refuge through great limestone scenery.
Summit of Orsiere from la Gutary. A circular walk
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9.98 km
+847 m
-840 m
5h15
Moderate
Starting point in Manigod - 74 - Haute-Savoie This circular walk will take you through the steep-sided wooded valley beneath the Aiguille de Manigod. It then brings you up into pastures before making the steep ascent to Sur le Freu and the more gentle ascent to the top of Orsiere via la Riondaz. The descent takes you back through pastures before heading back down through the forest to the start. Great views towards Manigod and the mountains behind Annecy, Mont Charvin.
Lac de Tardevant and the summit of L'Ambrevetta and Tardevant
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12.97 km
+1,146 m
-1,143 m
7h00
Difficult
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie A great walk for the family. You can choose between going to the lake and back or going right up to the top. The latter is easier than it looks and is actually less steep than the ascent to the lake.You will be rewarded with magnificent views.
Trou de la Mouche
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8.85 km
+1,048 m
-1,046 m
5h30
Very difficult
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie A steep walk to a natural rock arch, the Trou de la Mouche (Fly Hole). The section up to the Trou is steep and loose in places, the initial descent is also steep but soon eases off. This route, although shown on IGN maps, is not marked with paint flashes. Signposts at the start of the route make this clear so make sure you have a map and compass.
The walk is best done in the direction described, and best done a clear, dry day.
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