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Aiguille de Varan from Passy
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8.51 mi
+5,961 ft
-5,945 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful circular hike from Passy in a rugged environment with a remarkable summit overlooking the Arve valley. The wild and vertiginous crossing from the Aiguille de Varan to the Désert de Platé is quite unforgettable. The hike can be split into two by staying overnight at the Refuge de Varan.
This hike should not be attempted in uncertain weather or foggy conditions.
Walks near Aiguille de Varan
Platé Refuge – Assy Plateau
4.45 mi
+1,463 ft
-4,780 ft
3h 20
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Day two of the hike.
As you leave the Platé Refuge, you’re almost certain to meet very, very few people on the way to the Varan Refuge. You’ll feel as though you’re the first to discover the path. The long descent between the Col de Barmerousse and the Varan Refuge will remain etched in your memory.
Assy Plateau - Platé Refuge
2.59 mi
+3,438 ft
-102 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
First day of the hike.
A good, varied climb that will take you to the Désert de Platé, a rather exceptional protected site.
Plaine Joux - Refuge de Moëde Anterne via Lac de Pormenaz
5.04 mi
+2,484 ft
-371 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
The first stage of a two-day excursion to Lac d'Anterne, this day allows us to reach the Refuge du Col d'Anterne via Les Argentières and Lac de Pormenaz.
Flaine to Les Carroz: A Scenic Linear Walk
5.62 mi
+351 ft
-2,185 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Arâches-la-Frasse (Haute-Savoie)
This is a very scenic linear walk from Flaine back down to Les Carroz. Lots of interest, from brutalist architecture to a water-worn torrent and the limestone cliffs encircling the Lac de Flaine, followed by forest paths and open meadows with grazing sheep. There are also opportunities to shade from the sun on hot days. The walk is well signposted and these are referenced in the description.
Le Dérochoir
6.97 mi
+3,875 ft
-4,177 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
An extraordinary hike that almost forms a loop, starting from the Châtelet car park; a complete change of scenery guaranteed in an exceptional environment (Passy and Sixt nature reserves; Platé desert). You will need two vehicles.
Châtelet d'Ayères - Refuge de Sales via Le Dérochoir
4.14 mi
+2,615 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Climb up the rocks for panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Please note: technical and exposed sections.
Sales mountain huts - Le Lignon
2.77 mi
+59 ft
-2,349 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
Descend into the Gorges de Sales and pass by the foot of magnificent waterfalls.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges: Servoz - Refuge Moede Anterne
5.16 mi
+3,704 ft
-387 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Servoz (Haute-Savoie)
First stage of the Aiguilles Rouges tour.
This stage begins with a forest climb with views of Mont Blanc and the Bossons glacier. Continuing with a panoramic hike over the Passy reserve, we pass Lac de Pormenaz and arrive at Refuge de Moëde Anterne which overlooks the Mont Blanc mountain range.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges
36.71 mi
+13,881 ft
-14,416 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Servoz (Haute-Savoie)
The five-day Tour des Aiguilles Rouges is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Mont Blanc region: breathtaking panoramic views, extremely varied landscapes, and a wild and unspoilt environment.
This tour is located in the heart of three nature reserves: the Aiguilles Rouges, Passy and Vallon de Bérard nature reserves. A panoramic route of great beauty between glaciers, lakes, moraines, forests, flora and wildlife.
Du Lac de Pormenaz aux Houches
12.54 mi
+3,179 ft
-6,371 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
L’itinéraire traverse deux réserves naturelles avant de plonger dans la vallée de Chamonix. Il longe des lacs, franchit plusieurs torrents et offre des panoramas sur les dômes neigeux, les aiguilles de granit et ce qu'il reste des glaciers du Massif du Mont Blanc.