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Col d'Arclusaz walks
The Col d'Arclusaz
Visorando Member
9.19 mi
+3,035 ft
-3,035 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from École (Savoie)
A lovely walk in the Arclusaz valley, dominated by some of the beautiful peaks of the Bauges.The colours of autumn are beginning to set the landscape ablaze.
Col d’Arclusaz from the Arolles car park
8.91 mi
+2,546 ft
-2,546 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from École (Savoie)
This description has been written for a snowshoe hike; the route differs significantly from the summer route. It crosses alpine pastures which should be bypassed in summer by staying on the track.
Tour of Arclusaz
11.11 mi
+3,911 ft
-3,914 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from École (Savoie)
The currently signposted routes mean you have to choose between the Col and the Dent d’Arclusaz, each of which is accessible via a different side. This hike avoids this dilemma by offering a circular route that takes in both summits.
See the ‘Practical Information’ section for details on the difficulty levels.
Walks near Col d'Arclusaz
Nant Fourchu stream car park – Chalets de l’Eau Froide
8.13 mi
+4,140 ft
-2,103 ft
7h 20
Very difficult
Departure from École (Savoie)
First day of a two-day route around the Pointe d’Arcalod, the highest point in the Bauges, crossing wild areas, valleys and rivers. The proposed route mainly follows the eastern section of the GR® de Pays Tour de l’Arcalod, marked in yellow and red. Spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Annecy. This wild and little-used route is situated mainly within a sensitive, regulated area.The terrain is good and presents no particular difficulties.
Le Trelod via Dent de Pleuven
6.70 mi
+4,544 ft
-3,638 ft
7h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Doucy-en-Bauges (Savoie)
360° view of the Bauges Massif from the summit of Trélod.Arrange for a car at the finish point.
From the Baraque de l'Abbaye to the Chalet de l'Alpettaz
9.20 mi
+3,583 ft
-2,201 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Seythenex (Haute-Savoie)
This hike takes you to the heart of the Faverges-Seythenex valley, following the Lac d'Annecy with the Torrent de Saint-Ruph, which is the lake's main source of water, ending with a view of Albertville and Mont Blanc at the Col de l'Alpettaz (alt. 1,580 m).
Chalets de l’Eau Froide – Stream Fourchu car park
10.52 mi
+2,142 ft
-4,190 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Giez (Haute-Savoie)
The second day of a two-day route around the Pointe d’Arcalod, the highest point in the Bauges, passing through wild areas, valleys and along rivers. The proposed route mainly follows the western section of the GR® de Pays Tour de l’Arcalod, marked in yellow and red. Spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Annecy. This wild and little-used route is situated mainly within a sensitive, regulated area. The terrain is good and presents no particular difficulties.
Le Reposoir - Refuge de la Combe
3.14 mi
+1,719 ft
-436 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
This hike can be done either:
- as a day trip,
- or as part of a longer hike (first stage of the circular route: Around Charbon Mountain). It was during this tour that it was completed.
Combe refuge - Le Reposoir
6.84 mi
+2,021 ft
-3,307 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chevaline (Haute-Savoie)
Second day of the hike: Around Charbon Mountain with a stop at Dent des Portes.
From Albertville station to the Refuge du Soplat des Streams
7.03 mi
+4,177 ft
-604 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Albertville (Savoie)
A lovely climb starting from Albertville, passing through the medieval town of Conflans and pretty mountain hamlets with views of the Tarentaise Valley, before reaching the Refuge du Soplat des Stream. The refuge is ideally located near the Tour du Beaufortain with a beautiful view of Albertville and the Olympic Park. Hike to be done from May to November: avalanche risk in winter above 1,100 metres.
