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Darbon Lake from Fontaine Lake
Walker 
11.18 km
+840 m
-842 m
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Vacheresse (Haute-Savoie)
An original route to reach Lake Darbon. The outward journey takes place in a wilder and less frequented setting than the usual route from the Chalets de Bise, which are crossed on the return journey due to a closed path on the original route. If you wish to avoid them, it is of course possible to return from the lake via the same route as on the outward journey.
N.B. Route within a protected natural area: see recommendations in the practical information.
Walks near Chalets de Darbon
From Bernex to Les Chalets de Bise
Walker 13.27 km
+1,412 m
-852 m
7h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Bernex (Haute-Savoie)
After a climb through the forest to wake up our muscles, we leave the mountain pastures of the Bas-Chablais Pre-Alps behind us. The route runs alongside several lakes and offers panoramic views stretching from the Jura mountains to the Mont Blanc massif before plunging down below the Cornettes de Bise.
Beside the Dranse
Walker 
13.04 km
+22 m
-269 m
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Châtel (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant walk beside the River Dranse from Chatel to Abondance, where it is possible to look around the Abbey. You can walk back the same way or there is a regular bus service in the valley. If you have a Chatel Multi-Pass the bus will be free.
The Border Ridge and Pointe de Recon from le Morclan
Walker 
10.34 km
+307 m
-1,077 m
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Châtel (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant walk along the border ridge from the Morclan chair lift. Variations are possible (and described) to give more ascent. Opportunities for great views across the mountains in the Chatel Area and into Switzerland, including the Montreaux end of Lac Leman.
Graydon from the cable car
Tourist office 7.37 km
+52 m
-615 m
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Aulps (Haute-Savoie)
Reach the Graydon mountain pasture and its chapel by first taking the Roc d'Enfer cable car. You will then find yourself in a peaceful environment, surrounded by gentians and grazing cows, with Mont Blanc as a backdrop... The Graydon mountain pasture stretches out at the foot of the majestic Roc d'Enfer, where cows and goats graze peacefully on the lush grass around the small chapel surrounded by a magnificent valley.
Croix de Culet, Col de Cou and Barme
Walker 17.58 km
+400 m
-1,298 m
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
Hike starting from Croix du Culet, accessible by cable car. The signposting is particularly good at each intersection. Head towards Pas de Chavanette, then Lapisa, La Pierre, La Poya and climb up to the Col de Cou hut for a magnificent view. Then descend towards Croix d'Incrène via Arête de Berroi (truly magnificent, the most beautiful part of the circuit) and then towards the Barme refuge. Descend towards Champery. This is the least attractive part of the route, but it is difficult to avoid this road.