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Beaufortain walks
The Storm Lakes
Visorando Member
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.
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 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.
The Five Lakes of Forclaz
6.88 mi
+2,408 ft
-2,382 ft
5h 15
Easy
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Maurice (Savoie)
A lovely hike in the Beaufortain to discover the five lakes of Forclaz.
This is an easy route with no navigation difficulties, so you can leave your map in your bag.
At the start, you are still in the mountain pastures, then gradually the environment becomes more and more rocky.
The Jovet lakes
9.43 mi
+3,310 ft
-3,310 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
On the border between the Mont Blanc, Beaufortain and Tarentaise massifs, this hike will take you through alpine pastures to discover the Lacs Jovets at an altitude of over 2,100 metres.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aiguille Croche and Mont Joly from the Col du Joly
9.21 mi
+2,769 ft
-2,769 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
The ascent of Mont Joly, a unique viewpoint facing Mont Blanc, via the Aiguille Croche, which also offers superb panoramic views, with a long ridge walk between the two. A beautiful high mountain atmosphere.
Lac de la Portette
7.02 mi
+2,539 ft
-2,513 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Côte-d'Aime (Savoie)
Lac de la Portette is a beautiful hiking destination in the Beaufortain, at the foot of the Grande Pareï cliff. And as I've always preferred loops to round trips, the Col du Mont Rosset and the return via the Balme refuge offer a nice bonus with views of the Pierra Menta, an iconic peak if ever there was one.
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.
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.
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.
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 Pointières Discovery Trail in Queige:
3.27 mi
+866 ft
-850 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Queige (Savoie)
Whether you do it alone or with your family, this hike will allow you to discover how people lived around 60 years ago. It is a pleasant walk through a hundred hectares of forest and small plains. Along the way, you will find barns furnished with tools from the period and numerous photos.
A very interesting route that will take you back to your starting point, where a guest book awaits you.
Combe Noire waterfall
3.15 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,086 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
Combe Noire waterfall and its impressive torrential potholes.
From Col du Joly to Col de la Fenêtre
4.07 mi
+1,010 ft
-988 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
Hike on the trail separating the two passes. This hike offers views of the Mont Blanc massif from both passes. Not particularly difficult, but be careful on the slopes where the trail sometimes climbs quite steeply
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
Ban Rouge
5.80 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,650 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
This hike alternates between forest and pastureland and offers magnificent views of Mont Blanc from the Ban Rouge ridges. An orientation table allows you to better enjoy this magnificent panorama.
Tour of Mont Lachat
3.83 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,158 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Crest-Voland (Savoie)
Short, easy hike with beautiful panoramic views of the Aravis and Mont Blanc. Lac du Mont Lachat at the summit, very pleasant with picnic tables.
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.
Lac de la Girotte
3.43 mi
+1,991 ft
-1,962 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
A hike with beautiful views, including the Mont Blanc massif.
The Mont Joly mountain range
11.81 mi
+4,715 ft
-4,682 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Megève (Haute-Savoie)
A magnificent, long hike for those who are not afraid of heights, probably one of the best views in the region of the Aravis, Mont Blanc and Beaufortain.
Please note: The second part of the ascent is very exposed and impressive, not recommended for those who are afraid of heights, children or inexperienced hikers.
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
Lac des Évettes - Refuge du Petit Tétras
5.45 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,493 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
This route passes by the pretty little Lac des Évettes lake in the middle of the pine trees and then joins the Refuge du Petit Tétras near the arrival point of the Crêt du Midi chairlift with its original orientation table. Magnificent view of the Mont Blanc, Fiz and Aravis mountain ranges.
Refuge de Tré de la Tête from Notre-Dame de la Gorge
6.43 mi
+2,635 ft
-2,608 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely circular starting from the Notre-Dame de la Gorge car park. The path alternates between refreshing forests, meadows and breathtaking views. Among other things, you will see a natural bridge carved into the rock, a Roman bridge and the Combe Noire waterfall.
Rochebrune and Alpette circular from Leutaz
4.87 mi
+1,906 ft
-1,900 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Megève (Haute-Savoie)
This is a lovely circular in the mountain pastures above Megève with superb forest passages and magnificent views of the Mont Blanc range on arrival at Rochebrune.
Porcherey refuge from Plan de la Croix
3.75 mi
+896 ft
-915 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful hike offering views of numerous mountain ranges along the way: the Aravis range, Tête du Colonney and surrounding area, the Mont Blanc range, Mont d'Arbois and Mont Joly.
The route includes a difficult section where the path disappears from view for a few dozen metres due to a lack of maintenance. An alternative route is available if you wish to avoid this difficulty.
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 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.
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).
Route at Quermoz
8.92 mi
+3,202 ft
-3,219 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Léchère (Savoie)
Hiking in the south of the Beaufortain, an area criss-crossed by numerous trails and paths. Beautiful floral explosion in early summer.
Hautecour art trail (Le Breuil) - Circular Liberté
2.82 mi
+738 ft
-738 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Hautecour (Savoie) (Savoie)
Walk with your nose in the air, your eyes wide open, and let yourself be surprised! You will discover original and ephemeral Land'art creations in an exceptional and relaxing setting. This easy trail has many surprises in store for you! Unusual and most pleasant for its setting, the view it offers and the tranquillity of the place, it is populated by around forty original artistic creations made of straw, wood and stones using the Land Art technique!
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.
Tour of Mont Rosset
6.26 mi
+2,425 ft
-2,421 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Côte-d'Aime (Savoie)
This is a circular loop that starts at 1,600 metres on the Versant du Soleil side of the Beaufortain massif, in a peaceful landscape of mountain pastures opposite the lively resorts of Tarentaise dominated by the Vanoise glaciers.
At the beginning of summer, the herds are just beginning their summer grazing, leaving the colourful mountain pastures untouched for a little while longer.
The silhouette of the nearby Pierra Menta remains inaccessible to hikers.
The Nant du Beurre Refuge
6.86 mi
+2,510 ft
-2,520 ft
5 hrs
Easy
Departure from La Léchère (Savoie)
This could be the last snowshoe outing of the season.
Above all, it's an excuse to visit the new (2012) and elegant Refuge du Stream du Beurre at 2,080 metres. The old refuge is also full of charm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mont Coin from Cormet d'Arêches
3.38 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,371 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Granier (Savoie)
One of the most beautiful viewpoints in Beaufortain, accessible to all and close to the Pierra Menta! The path crosses magnificent flower-filled mountain pastures, dotted with the bells of Tarentaise cows. The flowers, marmots and rocks make for a varied and enjoyable hike. This short hike offers beautiful views of Mont Blanc, the Vanoise massif, in particular Mont Pourri, the pyramid-shaped Pointe de l'Aliet and Bellecôte.
Colombaz and return via Les Tappes
6.64 mi
+1,588 ft
-1,608 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
Easy hike below Mont Joly and Col du Joly with a beautiful view of Mont Blanc and the Dômes de Miage.
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.
Col de la Fenêtre circular from Notre-Dame de la Gorge
7.99 mi
+3,481 ft
-3,474 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
A magnificent circular starting from Notre-Dame de la Gorge. The ascent of the Col de la Fenêtre will take you to a strategic point on the border between the Mont Blanc massif and the Beaufortain. From this narrow pass, you will enjoy a remarkable view of Mont Blanc to the east, Lac de la Girotte and the slopes of Hauteluce to the west.
Circular to the north-west of Beaufort
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.
Lac du Gui and Mont Rond
3.21 mi
+961 ft
-961 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
From Lac de Plan Désert, easily access the small Lac du Gui and then Mont Rond via a track. This small summit offers views of the Arly valley and the surrounding mountains.
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.
