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Bourget-en-Huile walks
The Knights of Huile
Visorando Member
3.94 mi
+302 ft
-289 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bourget-en-Huile (Savoie)
The perfect family outing, this route will introduce you to the Bourget-en-Huile and Pontet marshes.
You will learn about the flora and fauna, the marshes, how they were formed and how they are being restored. There is also information about the woods and mining, castles and even Hannibal. All this is provided by information points along the route. A booklet offering a fun approach to the trail is on sale at the Chalet du Verney.
Grand Chat loop
5.66 mi
+1,657 ft
-1,654 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Alban-des-Hurtières (Savoie)
A beautiful hike in the north of the Belledonne Massif. The ridge route offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. A few information boards mark the route.
Pointe de Rognier with return via the Mollards ridge
7.55 mi
+3,196 ft
-3,196 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Alban-des-Hurtières (Savoie)
This is a beautiful hike at the northern end of the Belledonne massif. With the help of an orientation table, discover the 360° view that awaits you at the top of this peak.
As indicated in the paragraph "During the hike or nearby", part of the hike can be done with young children, with an elevation gain of about 600m.
Col de la Perche and Col de l'Arbarétan
7.01 mi
+2,457 ft
-2,457 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Presle (Savoie)
Hike in the Val Gelon, varied landscapes with beautiful views of Mont Blanc and the Belledonne mountain range.
Circular Prodin, Lac des Grenouilles, Chapotet
6.26 mi
+2,667 ft
-2,671 ft
5h 10
Easy
Departure from Presle (Savoie)
A lovely late summer walk in Belledonne.
From the start, there is a superb view of the Bauges Massif.
There is also a small orientation table at the start.
Belt of redoubts and batteries around Fort de Montgilbert
6.32 mi
+1,342 ft
-1,322 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montendry (Savoie)
Circular forest path starting from Fort de Montgilbert, following the belt of redoubts and batteries built along a ridge to defend the entrance to the Maurienne valley and passing through a sensitive peat bog site.
The Rochebrune Battery
4.05 mi
+1,722 ft
-1,706 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-des-Hurtières (Savoie)
A circular route in the Hurtières massif to the north of the Belledonnes massif.
This is a route that explores the region’s military and mining history.
Yellow markings on trees and rocks, numerous directional signs with little or no elevation information.
Pointe de Rognier and its surroundings
9.52 mi
+5,692 ft
-5,692 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Presle (Savoie)
The aim of the hike is to reach Pointe de Rognier (2,341 m) while enjoying a pleasant walk in the surrounding area, via a partial circular route starting from Col de la Perche.
This is a fairly physically demanding hike given the distance and total elevation gain.
Around the Coisin, from Coise to Maltaverne
6.58 mi
+925 ft
-922 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Coise-Saint-Jean-Pied-Gauthier (Savoie)
There are few sections through woodland, alternating between dirt tracks and small roads, or sections along ridge paths amidst fruit trees. This route passes through small, somewhat secluded hamlets and offers a multitude of views of the Bauges massif, the Chartreuse or the Lauzière.
Circular Grands Moulins route via the Col and the Refuge de la Perrière
5.54 mi
+2,831 ft
-2,815 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Arvillard (Savoie)
A beautiful hike in Belledonne towards a clearly visible summit. Between the Col de la Perrière and the summit, the ascent via the north-west ridge deviates from the classic route and is intended for experienced hikers.
The Refuge and the Col de la Perrière
5.64 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,178 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Arvillard (Savoie)
A pleasant hike in the Belledonne massif. Very pretty views and a wide variety of vegetation.
Moderator's note (Caution): The Val Pelouse road is closed to all traffic 5.5km from the car park: following a landslide in January 2022, a large section of the road has been washed away.
Les Grands Moulins via the normal route and return via the ridges
7.03 mi
+3,284 ft
-3,274 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Arvillard (Savoie)
From Val Pelouse, the ascent of Les Grands Moulins (2,495 m) offers hikers a varied and magnificent route. This summit is the penultimate rocky bastion at the northern end of the Belledonne mountain range.
At the summit of Les Grands Moulins, the 360° panorama is breathtaking. To the south, Belledonne; to the west, Chartreuse and Vercors; to the north, the Chambéry cluse, Les Bauges and Les Aravis; to the east, Lauzière, Beaufortain, Vanoise and, in the background, the majestic Mont Blanc.
Vallon du Bens circular
10.78 mi
+2,956 ft
-2,963 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
This hike is certainly a little long in its entirety, but it can easily be broken down into shorter circular loops. In addition, the wide, shaded track along most of the route is well suited to family walks.And it offers a magnificent panorama at its highest point over the Allevard massif (Belledonne range).
Mont Pezard route
4.88 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,115 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Détrier (Savoie)
A family hike with a variety of attractions: flora, slate quarry, chapel and other points of interest. Beautiful view of the Val Gelon on the way down. Directional signs on the ground complement this description. In addition, Lac Saint-Clair is a pleasant place to relax before or after the hike.
The Montlambert take-off area
5.20 mi
+2,018 ft
-2,018 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte (Savoie)
A climb to a viewpoint well rewarded by a magnificent panorama. The descent can be made on foot (allow 3½ hours for the round trip) or, why not, by paraglider (allow 2 hours for the ascent).
Montmayeur Towers Route
11.38 mi
+1,814 ft
-1,827 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Détrier (Savoie)
A walk on Montraillan Hill between Belledonne and Les Bauges, following in the footsteps of the Lord of Montmayeur, vassal of the Duke of Savoy.
Tour des Chatermes
4.83 mi
+2,861 ft
-2,861 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne (Savoie)
A beautiful, unspoilt route around Les Chatermes with panoramic views of Les Grands Moulins and the Pointe de Rognier.
La Chapelle Maillée
4.52 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,132 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Cruet (Savoie)
A short hike that starts in the vineyard and climbs gently through sunny undergrowth.
The chapel is a modest oratory on an old path once used by monks between Aillons and Lourdens.
The three châteaux of Cruet
3.45 mi
+495 ft
-466 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Cruet (Savoie)
An easy, pleasant and varied circular walk through the vineyards and surroundings of Cruet, along the foothills of the Bauges.
Saint Jean de la Porte heritage site
4.39 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,352 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte (Savoie)
A hike in the southern foothills of the Bauges mountains to discover the vineyards, winegrowers' huts and landscapes.
Well-appointed viewpoints tell the story of the local history.
Generous panoramic views of the region's mountains, including Mont Blanc.
The route is well signposted.
Chapeau Mont Benoît
2.62 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny (Savoie)
A short, easy hike at the foot of the Dent d'Arclusaz.
Along the way, you will pass a few hamlets that are still very much alive and enjoy beautiful views of the Lauzière, Belledonne and Chartreuse mountain ranges.
Route on the Plagnes ridges via the Tournelalon bypass
4.77 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,880 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
Circular route via the Tournetalon bypass. Climb up to the orientation table at the top of Les Plagnes, where a 360° panorama awaits you. Descend via Super Small Pass before returning to Prerond via the snowshoe trail.
Miolans Waterfalls
6.28 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,125 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny (Savoie)
A walk starting from Miolans that takes you to three waterfalls.
From Chapelle-du-Bard to Pont du Diable via Beauvoir
6.13 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,591 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
A lovely hike with beautiful views and scenery, quite varied, a little bit of tarmac but not much, with good signposting. Doable almost all year round, except in muddy conditions after rain, of course. At the Pont du Diable, you will cross the Dauphiné-Savoie border, with its pretty, colourful boundary stone. By whom?
Le Grand Charnier via the shortest route
7.01 mi
+3,622 ft
-3,602 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
On the Allevard side, the Grand Charnier is the Belledones peak that must absolutely be added to your list of conquests. At 2,561 metres, it offers 360° views of all the peaks of the two Savoie departments and Isère. Here I suggest the shortest route to reach it, but ‘shorter’ means steeper, and is best suited to experienced hikers. A pleasant hike with a significant elevation gain that becomes technical over the final 300 metres; this summit sometimes remains snow-covered until the end of June.
Petit and Grand Charnier from the small pass
7.55 mi
+4,022 ft
-4,006 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
Le Grand Charnier is the peak overlooking the Collet d'Allevard resort. You can climb it via a very scenic walk, which follows the ridge for almost the entire route, and the summit offers magnificent views of all the surrounding mountain ranges.
For those prone to vertigo, see the ‘Practical Information’ section
Moderator’s note : some sections are considered very difficult; see reviews
Boucles des Plagnes - Trail 2000 - Col de Claran
4.87 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,677 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
This is a very pretty route through the mountain pastures to the Col de Claran, offering panoramic views of all the mountains in the Bauges and Chartreuse regions in particular, but also far beyond, as far as Mont Blanc and Mont Aiguille.
The circuit is very well marked with traditional yellow signs and markings on the rocks at regular intervals.
The Col de Montjoie
6.94 mi
+2,051 ft
-2,080 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montgellafrey (Savoie)
An easy hike to the Col de Montjoie. Unobstructed views, particularly of the Aiguilles d'Arves and the Glacier de l'Etendard.
Mont Morbié and Mont Pelat circular route from Col du Frêne
5.59 mi
+1,982 ft
-1,965 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny (Savoie)
These two twin peaks are fairly low in altitude, but after heavy snowfall, climbing them on snowshoes is an interesting hike offering extensive views.
From Col du Frêne to Mont Morbié.
3.90 mi
+1,932 ft
-1,932 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny (Savoie)
A snowshoe hike in the sunshine on an unmarked route.
If it has not snowed for several days, simply follow the main trail.
Otherwise, follow the description.
Croix du Grand Praz via Lac de la Grande Léchère
8.01 mi
+2,812 ft
-2,818 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montgellafrey (Savoie)
A hike starting from Montgellafrey, an authentic village in the Maurienne valley.
The route passes scattered hamlets, then reaches Lac de la Grande Léchère, before continuing on to Croix du Grand Praz.