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Col de Bise walks
Lake Darbon from Bise
Visorando Member
4.11 mi
+2,116 ft
-2,106 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
A superb hike starting from the Chalets de Bise, to discover Lake Darbon, a little gem nestled among the rocks.
⚠️ This route crosses the protected natural area of the Cornettes de Bise. To avoid disturbing the wildlife and preserve its habitat, please respect the regulations in force (see practical information). ANYONE WHO FAILS TO DO SO WILL BE FINED.
Tête de Charousse and Crête du Velan
4.17 mi
+1,900 ft
-1,900 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
An ascent to a pass, a ridge walk facing the imposing Cornettes de Bise massif, and a descent through pastures. A beautiful setting and superb views. A fairly short hike, recommended for a beautiful autumn day.
N.B. Route within a protected natural area: see recommendations in the practical information section.
Château d'Oche from Bise
5.46 mi
+2,671 ft
-2,654 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
The Roc du Château d'Oche offers a majestic panorama of both Lake Geneva and the Northern Alps. This hike takes you up via a route through the stunning setting of Bise, with less elevation gain than the route from the usual starting point at La Fétiuère and several options for the return journey.
N.B. Route within a protected natural area: see the recommendations in the practical information.
From Saint-Gingolph to the Chalets de Bise
7.66 mi
+5,013 ft
-1,348 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Gingolph (Haute-Savoie)
This first stage of the Grande Traversée des Alpes (GTA), from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, takes place in the Chablais massif. The path climbs up the Novel valley on the left bank of the Morge, below the hamlet of La Meurtaz, then follows the D30 road, which it overlooks after the hamlet of Jordy. On leaving Novel, the path winds its way above the hairpin bends of the D30 to La Planche. There, it leaves the main valley route to climb due south towards the chalets of Neuteu and on to the Col de Bise, before descending to the Chalets de Bise.
Tour of the four passes starting from the Chalets de Bise
7.38 mi
+3,734 ft
-3,717 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Haute-Savoie)
A cross-border hike that takes in four passes within the Bise nature reserve. Superb views of the Cornettes de Bise and the surrounding peaks, as well as lakes, await you.
N.B. Route within a protected natural area: see recommendations in the practical information section.
From Bernex to Les Chalets de Bise
8.24 mi
+4,633 ft
-2,795 ft
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.
Saint Gingolph - La Chapelle d'Abondance
10.74 mi
+6,010 ft
-3,934 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Gingolph (Haute-Savoie)
Itinéraire de la traversée des Alpes. Etape des rives du lac Léman au Val d'Abondance. Franchir les montagnes du Chablais par une longue grimpette de 1850m en traversant les alpages pour passer le Col de Bise puis redescendre à la station de ski de la Chapelle d'Abondance. Cet itinéraire offre de très beaux panoramas sur le plus grand lac d'Europe et sur le sommet des Cornettes de Bise.