The 3 Crosses Trail in Sévrier

A beautiful loop with views of the magnificent Lake Annecy

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.86 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 344 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 344 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 788 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 453 m

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Description of the walk

Park near the Sévrier Town Hall square.

(S/E) Go back up the road towards Annecy (D1508) and turn left onto the road going uphill after 200 metres. Keep going on this road and pass the place called Létraz.

(1) Turn left to enter the woods. There are three paths leading to the crosses (Croix du Chuguet, Croix du Crêt), but we chose to take the third one, "Superpanorama de la Grande Jeanne".
The climb is steep for about 45 minutes, but the entire loop is in the woods, sheltered from the sun's rays.

(2) At a crossroads, turn left towards the south and continue to the Croix Chuguet.

(3) At the Croix du Chuguet, there is a superb panoramic view of Lake Annecy with the La Tournette massif in the background.
The path through the woods becomes easier as it runs along the mountain. There is a short steep descent to the Croix du Crêt (then climb back up to rejoin the original path).

(4) Continue along the easy, undulating path to the Croix du Chef Lieu (superb view).

(5) The descent via the chalet trail is very steep and can be dangerous in wet conditions.

(6) Join the D912 and follow it to the left until you reach a roundabout. Continue left on the D1508 to return to the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 455 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 1.52 - alt. 474 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 2.01 - alt. 583 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.69 - alt. 691 m - Croix du Chuguet - Beautiful view of the - Lac d'Annecy (Haute-Savoie)
  5. 4 : km 3.56 - alt. 769 m - Croix du Crêt
  6. 5 : km 4.48 - alt. 773 m - Cross at the village centre
  7. 6 : km 5.44 - alt. 465 m - Junction with the D912
  8. S/E : km 5.86 - alt. 455 m - Town hall car park

Notes

Most of the hike is in the woods (refreshing in hot weather)
The descent from the Sentier des Chalets is very steep. Avoid in wet conditions

Worth a visit

Beautiful panoramic view at each cross.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 37 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 28735211

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with quite a steep climb up to the first cross. A very lovely view. The path is steep and the descent can be slippery at times. A very lovely walk with three beautiful views of Lake Annecy

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User 28574850

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant walk with very detailed descriptions, both on the map and in the text.

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User 27870951

I love this hike. It's quite short when starting from Les Puisots, but the view over Lake Annecy is incredible. The hike is longer when starting from Annecy and going via Grande Jeanne. It's brilliant!

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alex.serra
alex.serra

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Difficult at the beginning and end. Bring walking sticks. Beautiful view of the lake at the crosses

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Daniel VAILLE
Daniel VAILLE
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The hike was very difficult for us. It was rated as "moderate"... It should have been rated as "difficult". We are used to hiking, but we are not professionals! My husband fell on the way down, as the trail was rocky and slippery in places... However, the weather was beautiful and the view from the top was magnificent.

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Destroyedlolo
Destroyedlolo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent views once you reach the ridge... but you have to get there first: it's a tough climb, as the contour lines show.

Well frequented in mid-July: obviously, it's not Rue Sainte Claire, but you're not alone either. Lots of foreigners but easy conversation.

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User 18783300

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Unobstructed views of Lake Annecy and the surrounding mountains.
Forest trail, which is very pleasant in hot weather.

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fonduedesavoie
fonduedesavoie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

magnificent views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Not very busy, but I imagine it's different during tourist season.
No difficulties.

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patricklanglois
patricklanglois

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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Hugo Cordon
Hugo Cordon
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike in the forest, with a steep climb and descent but accessible to all.

Two beautiful views of the lake, I recommend it.

Thanks for sharing this route!

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dillenseger
dillenseger

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike.
The views of the lake are magnificent.
Moderate to difficult.
Hiking boots are essential.
In July, we only came across three other couples.
According to my pedometer, I covered 8 km with an elevation gain of 418 m.
The final descent can be tricky in wet weather.
Enjoy the hike✌️

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Ded38
Ded38

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice view of the lake

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Lilitheve
Lilitheve

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike (only a tiny part is a bit sad, where bulldozers have been clearing diseased pine trees, but otherwise everything else is perfect, wonderful). Exceptional view from the three crosses. The lake looked like a lagoon with its emerald green colour, splendid. Thank you, Visorando

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Philippe ROSE
Philippe ROSE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice short hike. Quite steep climb at the start. Beautiful views of Lake Annecy.

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LauraS
LauraS

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short hike that takes about an hour and a half.
It's also a nice place for trail runners, and the views of the lake are 🫶🏼

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