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Col de Bornette walks
Montagne du Charbon - Pointe de Banc Plat
Visorando Member 
8.23 mi
+2,749 ft
-2,740 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
A lovely getaway in the Bauges mountains, with a round trip to the Pointe de Banc Plat (one of the two main peaks of the Montagne du Charbon). Although not very high, the Pointe de Banc Plat offers a remarkable panoramic view (the Montagne du Charbon is the northern part of the Trelod chain). The forest trail at the foot of the Montagne du Charbon is splendid.
Le Roc de Four Magnin
Visorando Member 6.39 mi
+2,277 ft
-2,290 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
This is an extension of the snowshoe circuit described this winter.
The Roc de Four Magnin is not named on IGN maps, but the 1645m point is marked.
If necessary, here are its GPS coordinates: UTM E 0280 525; N 5069 500.
Roc du Four Magnin
Visorando Member 
5.48 mi
+2,234 ft
-2,231 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
This summit (1,645 m) is little known in Les Bauges. The route is partly aerial and off-trail, requiring you to tackle a few rocks without too much difficulty. The summit offers views of Les Bauges, La Tournette, Lake Annecy, Mont Blanc and more.
Le Reposoir - Refuge de la Combe
Visorando Member 
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.
Snowshoeing via Golet de Doucy and Col de Bornette
Visorando Member 4.78 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,309 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
A pleasant snowshoe route, which often offers varied views in open terrain.
Char Trail for Snowshoeing and Circular Trail.
Visorando Member 
4.29 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,490 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
This is a lovely route with beautiful views, which can be enjoyed in both summer and winter.
It can be done in either direction.
This is a very popular area.
Around the Charbon mountain
Visorando Member 
9.98 mi
+3,740 ft
-3,743 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
This circular route includes an overnight stay at the Combe refuge, where children will enjoy the end of the day at the farm-refuge (herding the flock with dogs, milking, etc.) and parents will enjoy tartiflette made with sheep's cheese. The next day's stage, which is longer than the previous day's, can only be completed with children who are not only motivated but who have already hiked in the mountains (I have personally hiked with children aged 7, 9 and 11).
Tour of Montagne du Charbon, via Banc Plat and Dent des Portes
Visorando Member 
11.16 mi
+4,465 ft
-4,465 ft
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
A beautiful, long circular loop around Montagne du Charbon. Starting from Petit Reposoir (Bellecombe-en-Bauges), climb to Col de Bornette then take the path carved into the cliff. At the Refuge de la Combe, climb to the Pointe de Banc-Plat for your first 360° viewpoint, descend to the Chalets du Rosay and Planay, then climb up the opposite side to the Charbonnet. Follow the ridge to climb the Dent des Portes, your second 360° viewpoint, before returning via the classic route through the Golet de Doucy.
Le Crêt du Char via the Col de Bornette
Visorando Member 
4.14 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,230 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
This is a snowshoe hike on safe and easily accessible slopes; only the last slope is steeper and more difficult if there is no trail. The view along the ridge is extensive, over Les Bauges, Les Bornes and Belledonne in the distance.
Between Roc des Boeufs and Montagne du Charbon
Visorando Member 
10.71 mi
+3,356 ft
-3,330 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lathuile (Haute-Savoie)
This circular route allows you to admire not only the Roc des Boeufs and the Montagne du Charbon, but also much of the Bauges massif, Lake Annecy, the Bornes massif, the Aravis range, etc. Don't hesitate to turn around regularly to fully enjoy all these landscapes.