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Beaufort (Savoie) walks
Circular to the north-west of Beaufort
Visorando Member
4.00 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,273 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Short hike through forests and meadows with a few undulations around the ridges, passing through Les Curtillets and Les Villes Dessus.
Pass and summit of Roche Plane
7.28 mi
+3,379 ft
-3,353 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A very beautiful hike leading to the summit of Roche Plane, from where, on a clear day, a superb view stretches out over Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain peaks including the famous Pierra Menta, the Aravis, the Bornes, Mont Charvin, Les Saisies and the Aiguille Croche.
For walkers accustomed to walking in mid-mountain terrain, with no fear of heights.
La Roche Parstire
5.11 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,670 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This circuit in the Beaufortain offers abundant panoramic views, first of the Arêches valley, then of the heart of the Beaufortain. On the ridge path, let the Mont Blanc guide you.
The ridge of Lake Roselend via Roche Parstire
6.34 mi
+1,978 ft
-1,975 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A lovely walk on an accessible ridge, surrounded by flowers and with fantastic views of Lake Roselend and the snow-capped peaks.
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.
Montagne d'Outray
7.92 mi
+2,766 ft
-2,776 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
A superb hike offering magnificent scenery. Mont Blanc is omnipresent! The view of the Beaufortain and its dams is also worth the detour.
Le Pas de l'Âne and Mont Mirantin
6.23 mi
+2,825 ft
-2,818 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A multifaceted hike in the heart of the Beaufortain.
Blueberries and Grataron cheese, landscapes and panoramic views of Mont Blanc.
Please note: between (5) and (6) there are a few difficult passages, but cable sections make it easier to progress.
Col du Véry via the ridges of Mont de Vorès
9.29 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,457 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
Hike in the Beaufortain, magnificent view of the Hauteluce valley, the Outray mountain and Mont Blanc.
Moderator's note Accessibility in summer: see the notice dated 21/07/2022
Tour of Bisanne
4.30 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,168 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villard-sur-Doron (Savoie)
An easy circular hike that alternates between descents and ascents with magnificent views of Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain massif and the Aravis.
Croix de Coste
4.42 mi
+600 ft
-600 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Villard-sur-Doron (Savoie)
A family hike offering a 360° panorama of the valleys and mountains surrounding Les Saisies resort (Mont Blanc, Val d'Arly, Beaufortain).
Mont Clocher and Mont de Vorès from Col des Saisies
10.46 mi
+1,755 ft
-1,726 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
Les Saisies resort is a good starting point for enjoyable snowshoe hikes. This hike takes you away from the resort and its ski lifts to an alpine pasture environment facing Mont Blanc. It is quite long, but the elevation changes are very reasonable.
Les Saisies - Roselette Chalet
10.55 mi
+2,303 ft
-1,647 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
Stage 1 of the Tour du Beaufortain, connecting Les Saisies resort to the Roselette chalet.
Tour du Beaufortain
57.03 mi
+18,586 ft
-18,638 ft
7 days
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
The Beaufortain, between Albertville and Bourg-Saint-Maurice, offers a 7-day tour that will take you on a journey through a landscape reminiscent of Switzerland.
The Curé passage
10.65 mi
+2,900 ft
-4,199 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Lake Gittaz and the Curé passage.
Lac Tournant
7.86 mi
+2,064 ft
-4,298 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a circular walk based on trail 5 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. It is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5. There are good views over to Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain Mountains and the lake, although small, is a nice place to eat your sandwiches.
Lac de la Girotte from Les Granges
3.91 mi
+2,343 ft
-2,343 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
Magnificent view of Lac de la Girotte, its dam, Col du Joly and Mont Blanc. Striking contrasts and colours. The path takes us through the Montaz and Commanderie hills and magnificent alpine pastures covered in flowers. The climb through the forest is a little steep at the beginning. Significant incline.
Tete du Cuvy
4.76 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,460 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a circular walk based on trails 5 and 8 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. For the most part it is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5 & 8. There are good views over to Mont Blanc and of the Beaufortain Mountains.
Dôme de la Girotte
4.32 mi
+2,523 ft
-2,526 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
The Dôme de la Girotte is a hill (not named on IGN maps) overlooking the dam and Lac de la Girotte. The approach from Les Granges is quite steep through the forest, but then leads through mountain pastures with safe and pleasant slopes all winter long, up to a ridge offering fine views of Mont Blanc.
Col de la Lézette and Chard du Beurre
4.71 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,007 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
A lovely hike with magnificent views of Mont Blanc
Sentier de découverte de la tourbière des Saisies
1.79 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
A short, shaded and pleasant family trail, allowing you to discover the Les Saisies peat bog, classified as a nature reserve, as well as rare and protected species, including carnivorous plants.
⚠️ 17/07/2025: Route modified.
Lakes of Lavouet
7.82 mi
+3,501 ft
-3,468 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
An early summer outing to rediscover the Beaufortain Massif.
The atmosphere of a small resort, flower-filled mountain pastures, peaceful lakes and rushing torrents, the mineral world of the peaks: the mountains we love.
The Pointe de la Grande Journée and the Pas de l’Âne via the ridges
9.15 mi
+4,455 ft
-4,439 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A truly beautiful hike that takes you along the entire summit ridge overlooking the Arêches valley, from the Col de la Bathie to the Pas de l’Âne, via the Pointe de Lavouet, the Pointe de la Grande Journée and the Pic de la Vache Rouge.
A steep climb from Le Planay is rewarded by magnificent, exposed sections along the narrow ridge path. The descent is straightforward and offers a wide variety of scenery.
Circular Roselend via La Pierra Menta
17.48 mi
+4,511 ft
-4,469 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Magical: the Combe de la Nova and the Pierra Menta.
Lac de Brassa via Les Combettes
5.20 mi
+2,759 ft
-2,730 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Once you leave the forest, Mont Blanc is omnipresent. Then there is a lovely circular walk through the Combettes mountain pasture to discover Lac de Brassa at the foot of the Grand Mont. This is a circular walk with no technical difficulty.
Short tour around Lake Roselend
9.89 mi
+1,657 ft
-1,667 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
You've seen some of it on foot, by bike, motorbike or car. If you're a keen walker, here's your chance to discover Lake Roselend, its dam and the alpine chalets that line its shores from different angles on an easy walk along a route that follows the lake's banks, with an elevation gain of around 400 metres. You will cross numerous streams via wooden footbridges before finally crossing the dam.
Chalet des Arolles - Molliessoulaz Lodge
7.87 mi
+2,005 ft
-5,089 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Another long stage between the Chalet des Arolles and the hilltop village of Molliessoulaz.
Loop to Le Grand Mont
8.90 mi
+3,980 ft
-3,990 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
In the heart of the Beaufortain massif, a beautiful summit offering a wide and distant panorama.Although not difficult, the final climb to reach the Grand Mont requires a minimum of attention to find your way. (!) 4 August 2025: user report: > However, I would like to point out that the western shore of Lac de St Guerin is closed to hikers by municipal decree due to the risk of rockfalls. The hike must therefore start and end on the eastern shore of the lake.
Mont des Acrays from Lac de Saint-Guérin
7.30 mi
+2,461 ft
-2,497 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful circular route for a long ridge walk with unobstructed views on both sides. Highlights include the majestic Mont Blanc, two large dam lakes, and the charming Beaufortain mountain pastures.
Tour of Lake Saint-Guérin
2.19 mi
+407 ft
-420 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful, easy and short walk with a passage over the Himalayan footbridge.
Please note: a municipal by-law prohibits access to the left bank due to rockfalls. However, the Himalayan footbridge can be accessed from the right bank.
Grand Mont via the Rognoux mountain pastures
9.40 mi
+4,075 ft
-4,101 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
At an altitude of 2,686 metres, this imposing summit is the highest point in the south-western part of the Beaufortain massif.
A magnificent hike offering exceptional, breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, Grand Combin, Grand Paradis, Vanoise, Écrins and Grandes Rousses, Lauzière, Chartreuse, Bauges, Tournette and Aravis.
For experienced hikers with a good sense of direction, to be undertaken only in good weather.
The Fairy Lake
5.53 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,155 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful family hike that combines green mountain slopes with water flowing in small streams and waterfalls. At the end of the hike, there is a small lake with crystal clear water.
The Storm Lakes
7.06 mi
+2,372 ft
-2,398 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful walk with several stream crossings. But beware of snow at the beginning of the season.
Col du Coin - Lac d'Amour
8.00 mi
+2,530 ft
-2,503 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful hike in the heart of the Beaufortain, near the Roselend dam lake.
Circular route to the Tête Nord des Fours, via the Chemin du Curé and the Crête des Gittes
10.78 mi
+4,226 ft
-4,206 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a lovely circular route in the Beaufortain, approaching the Mont Blanc massif, allowing you to explore historic and unique routes such as the Chemin du Curé or the Crête des Gittes. The view from the summit over the Alps, from Monte Rosa to the Ecrins, is exceptional.
The section from the Col du Bonhomme to the refuge and on to the Col des Fours is very busy in summer, as it forms part of the Tour du Mont Blanc or one of its variants.
Tour of Rocher du Vent via the tunnel
9.28 mi
+2,894 ft
-2,881 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A lovely loop starting from the Gittaz refuge, passing through the Passage du Curé in the Torrent de la Gittaz canyon, the Col de la Sauce, the north-east ridge of the Rocher du Vent, the Col de la Lauze and, above all, the Rocher du Vent tunnel.
Col de la Croix du Bonhomme refuge
8.29 mi
+3,274 ft
-3,281 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
One- or two-day hike through the pastures.
Plan de la Lai refuge - Chalet de l'Écondu
10.07 mi
+3,274 ft
-3,081 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a long stage between La Lai and L'Écondu, offering superb views of Lac de Roselend at the start.
Col du Grand Fond - Beaufortain
6.70 mi
+3,353 ft
-3,337 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A generous hike:
- 2 passes,
- 2 magnificent views: La Pierra-Menta and Mont Blanc!
Col de la Croix du Bonhomme refuge.
8.30 mi
+2,890 ft
-2,910 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This route runs above 1,800 metres, starting in the mountain pastures and skirting our military heritage; the Crête des Gittes trail was built and sometimes carved into the rock by the military.
The Wind Rock
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.46 mi
+1,975 ft
-1,991 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
The Rocher du Vent is an impressive rock formation offering a bird's eye view of Lake Roselend, near the Cormet de Roselend. The route described here is unusual as it goes through a tunnel and then along a balcony path, so it is only suitable for walkers who are not afraid of heights or claustrophobia! Others can still discover the site by cutting across to the Lauze chalet.
Circular route from Treicol to Lac Presset and Brèche de Parozan
6.30 mi
+3,274 ft
-3,251 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful circular route in the Beaufortain with a stop at Lac Presset, where the legendary Pierra Menta is reflected in the water, and a return via the impressive Brèche de Parozan.
Please take full note of the information in the ‘Practical Information’ section.
Belvédère de la Grande Berge
5.06 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,312 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a moderate hike offering access to a magnificent viewpoint over Lac de Roselend after a walk through alpine pastures.
La Pierra Menta and Lac d'Amour
5.79 mi
+2,943 ft
-2,923 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Already offered in a (very) long version, this hike can be made a little more accessible to the general public. A hike in a splendid setting: the Roselend dam, the Pierra Menta, the Beaufortain, and a glimpse of Mont Blanc.
Passeur de la Mintaz and Brèche de Parozan
Tourism professional
7.81 mi
+3,789 ft
-3,806 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A very beautiful hike in the sublime setting of the Beaufortain, where you can admire the Pierra Menta and the impressive Brèche de Parozan up close.
Refuge and Lac Presset from Cormet de Roselend
13.90 mi
+3,976 ft
-3,976 ft
9h 50
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful hike with views of Lac de Roselend, crossings of mountain pastures and a wilder section towards Col de Bresson. The Presset refuge and its lake offer a chance to take a break in an exceptional landscape.
After the Col de Grand Fond, Mont Blanc is visible for much of the return journey, directly opposite the path.
Presset lake and refuge via the Combe de la Neuva.
8.71 mi
+2,730 ft
-2,700 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful hike in the Beaufortain, it starts gently from the Cormet de Roselend and becomes more rugged as you leave the mountain pastures behind and enter a rugged and colourful mineral world. No difficulty in finding your way, as this is a variant of the Tour du Beaufortain.
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