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Chignin - Torméry themed walk
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4.36 mi
+518 ft
-515 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Chignin (Savoie)
A short walk for an afternoon in the sunshine in the vineyard. The route described is largely based on a local circular loop called: The winegrower's year.
In addition to the directional signs, there are yellow markings and pictograms (a winegrower working in the vineyard).
The route is marked at intervals by seven information panels.
The Roc de Torméry via the ladders, the Tapin, the Grotte de l’Ermite
6.88 mi
+3,166 ft
-3,169 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Chignin (Savoie)
From the Chignin vineyard, it takes a good two hours to reach the foot of the ladders that allow you to overcome the final obstacle. This structure was built in response to the threat posed by the Roc de Tormery to the village below. The view, already visible during the ascent, opens up as soon as you set foot on the ridge.
A lovely tour of Chignin among the vineyards.
4.39 mi
+741 ft
-725 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Chignin (Savoie)
A very pretty circular for a long walk among the vineyards of Chignin. Very pleasant in the foothills of Les Bauges. A beautiful getaway among medieval towers and cellars, with magnificent views of the Chambéry valley and the Belledonne mountain range. It is even more beautiful in the middle of autumn, just after the grape harvest.
Around Mont Ronjou
3.30 mi
+620 ft
-620 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré (Savoie)
This is an easy hike to a small grassy peak overlooking the vineyards of Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré. Enjoy beautiful views of the Belledonne mountain range, the Chartreuse mountains and the Chambéry cluse. There are markings and even directional signs, but not along the entire route described.
From Saint-Jeoire to Montmélian through the vineyards
8.38 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré (Savoie)
In December, a good idea for a sunny walk is to go hiking in the vineyards.
The walk described below is just one of many possible routes through the Chignin vineyards.
There are endless variations possible.
Around the Necuidet Marsh
4.41 mi
+784 ft
-787 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Savoie
A short hike near the quiet village of La Thuile and its peaceful lake.
Boucle panoramique au dessus de Challes-les-Eaux
4.02 mi
+246 ft
-259 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Challes-les-Eaux (Savoie)
Comment en quelques minutes à peine découvrir des panoramas et endroits à voir absolument à Challes-les-Eaux.
La Plaine des Marches
8.83 mi
+509 ft
-492 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Les Marches (Savoie)
An easy hike offering views of the landscapes from Les Bauges to La Chartreuse, passing by Mont Blanc and Les Belledonnes.
Through the vineyards and the Marches plain
6.15 mi
+476 ft
-492 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Marches (Savoie)
An easy walk through the vineyards in search of sunshine, ending on the plain. Beautiful views of the region’s mountain ranges.
Route via Mont Rochefort and Col du Mont
3.95 mi
+965 ft
-942 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Savoie
An easy hike that skirts around Lac de la Thuile. Mont Rochefort offers a beautiful view of the village and its lake.
Panoramic views of Belledonne, Les Bauges, etc.
From Lake Thuile to Mont Rochefort
4.12 mi
+925 ft
-912 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Savoie
A pleasant, quiet walk starting from the village of La Thuile. The modest summit of Mont Rochefort offers one of the best views of the lake.Local yellow-green markings and signposts.
Montgelas Circular – Croix de Chignin
7.41 mi
+2,060 ft
-2,067 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Savoie
This is a hike which, in its first section, follows little-used paths where the signposting is sparse.
The Montgelas ridge is marked by two crosses.
From (7), the signposting becomes more conventional.
Roc de Tormery circuit, Le Tapin, La Roche du Guet
5.34 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,378 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Savoie
The village's main attraction in the summer is, of course, the small Lac de la Thuile lake.
For hikers, the other attraction is the Roche du Guet, a pretty viewpoint equipped with two orientation tables.
Summit of Montgelas and Croix de Chignin
6.37 mi
+2,362 ft
-2,349 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Curienne (Savoie)
A superb 360° panorama awaits you from the ridges of the Montgelas summit and the Chignin cross.
Magnificent views of the Bauges peaks, the Lauzière and Belledonne mountain ranges and the Chartreuse massif. Also note the Belvédère viewpoint over Lake Thuile on one side and the Chambéry valley in Grésivaudan on the other.
Tour of Lake Saint-André
0.84 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Marches (Savoie)
A Sunday stroll to aid digestion... or a circular loop to be completed several times while running for training!
The Savoyard circular from Montmélian
8.43 mi
+3,481 ft
-3,455 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
It is a very interesting and varied hike, offering a multitude of beautiful views of the Chambéry valley, the peaks of the Bauges, some of the peaks of the Chartreuse and Belledonne mountains, and the Tarentaise valley. This hike should be avoided in wet weather or just after a wet period.
From Montmélian to La Roche du Guet, returning via the Col du Mont
5.92 mi
+3,084 ft
-3,091 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
A good, challenging hike to reach La Roche du Guet and its two information boards.
Montmélian to Cruet circular loop
4.54 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,184 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
This circular route through the vineyards guarantees a sunny route. It also offers a panoramic view of the Belledonne Massif.
Depending on the time of year, you may see work being done in the vineyards.
The route is signposted.
A walk to Les Marches
4.30 mi
+771 ft
-741 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Les Marches (Savoie)
A lovely little walk through the Savoyard vineyards in the commune of Les Marches.
It is possible to add other itineraries to this description, as there are so many paths and trails. The proposed route takes in the typical landscapes of the Abymes vineyards, formed by the collapse of the Granier in 1248.
Montmélian - Arbin route
4.25 mi
+797 ft
-794 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
This hike describes a circular route that takes you to the historical heritage of Montmélian before discovering the Arbin vineyards.
Numerous views of Les Bauges, La Chartreuse, La Lauzière and Belledonne.
Ternèse Canyon and Trou de l'Enfer from Le Boyat
5.12 mi
+1,493 ft
-1,519 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Curienne (Savoie)
Discover this magnificent route on the outskirts of Chambéry. Passing by the Ternèse stream (canyon) and the Trou de l'Enfer site where the Leysse river has carved its way through, this hike offers a complete change of scenery in a wild environment.
Pichut waterfall circuit
3.28 mi
+797 ft
-801 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Apremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
This circuit runs along the foothills of the Chartreuse mountains at the foot of Mont Granier. Discover the vineyards, a pretty waterfall and views of the Belledonne and Bauges mountains. A few information boards add to the interest of this easy walk.
Yellow and occasional white and red markings forthe GR® 965.
From Saint-André to Lac Noir
8.04 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,388 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Les Marches (Savoie)
At the foot of the largest cliff in the French Alps, autumn hike from the village of Saint-André to Lac Noir.From Atrus (village of Bellecombette) to Lac Noir, then from Lac Noir to the village of Lachat, the route follows a section of the Sentier des HuguenotsGR®®965.
Mont Charvais, Croix de la Coche and Bec du Corbeau
5.41 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,883 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Baldoph (Savoie)
This circular route on the outskirts of Chambéry takes you to three vantage points offering panoramic views of the Belledonne mountain range, Les Bauges and La Chartreuse. On the outskirts of Mont Charvais, surrounded by pine trees, you can almost feel the Mediterranean atmosphere – all that's missing are the cicadas.
Mont Saint-Michel Chapel loop, starting from Curienne
4.95 mi
+764 ft
-771 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Curienne (Savoie)
Admittedly, starting from Curienne, this route is not the shortest way to reach the Mont Saint-Michel Chapel! However, it offers the chance to (re)discover the very pleasant Chemin de la Paraie, the memorial stone and the Maquisards’ farm, as well as superb views over Chambéry and the surrounding mountains.Although technically straightforward and with little elevation gain, this hike is nevertheless classified as ‘moderate’ due to its length.
Circular Mont Saint-Michel from Curienne
5.09 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,250 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Curienne (Savoie)
This circular offers beautiful views and allows you to visit Mont St-Michel, which dominates the Cluse de Chambéry, the Motte castrale de la Bognette and, if you wish, the Grotte des Fées.
The Pic de la Sauge circular from Arvey
7.10 mi
+3,235 ft
-3,222 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Puygros (Savoie)
This hike is less popular than the nearby Pointe de la Galoppaz, an iconic peak in the Chambéry region.
However, it is just as interesting thanks to the variety of landscapes it crosses (forests, meadows, groves, rocks, etc.) and the superb panorama of the surrounding mountains (Mont Blanc, Belledonne, Beaufortain, Bauges, Chartreuse), the Chambéry cluse and Lake Thuile.
The Marais des Chassettes
3.73 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from La Ravoire (Savoie)
A walk around La Ravoire and Challes-les-Eaux in the Chambéry metropolitan area, passing through the Marais des Chassettes. This is a protected natural site that is home to several species of local flora and fauna. Here you’ll find the biome that once existed here: the marshes of the Alpine valley floors. It’s also an opportunity to explore the Challes-les-Eaux leisure centre, as well as the hill where the church stands and the new quarter of La Ravoire.
Chapelle Saint-Michel via Bellevarde and the Stèle
6.75 mi
+2,231 ft
-2,231 ft
5h 05
Easy
Departure from Barby (Savoie) (Savoie)
The Mont Saint-Michel Chapel, which is clearly visible from the Chambéry basin, is often the destination for a Sunday afternoon walk starting from Montmerlet above Curienne. There is only a hundred metres or so of elevation gain.
The trail is very well marked.
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