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Col de Cou (1607m) walks
Pointe de Sur Cou and Chalet de Balme
Visorando member 
7.43 km
+648 m
-645 m
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Foron (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant circular with a beautiful panorama at the summit over the Arve Valley and the Aravis, Bargy, and Sous Dine mountain ranges, etc. Mont Blanc is visible. Refreshments are available on the descent as you pass by the Chalet de Balme.
This is a very popular hike, partly due to the Chalet de Balme.
Extremely difficult Walks near Col de Cou (1607m)
Parmelan loop from Dingy via the Col du Perthuis
Visorando member 9.19 km
+916 m
-942 m
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Dingy-Saint-Clair (Haute-Savoie)
Le Parmelan, via a slightly less traditional route.
At the summit, sharp limestone pavement, Grotte de l'Enfer (and other caves), Mont Blanc range.
Col des Annes - Gouille des Fours via the Col des Verts
Visorando member 8.80 km
+1,031 m
-716 m
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
Depart from the Col des Annes, pass by the Refuge de la Pointe Percée, then by the Col des Verts. Camp at the Gouille des Fours, where ibex have made their home, with a magnificent view of Mont Blanc.
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
Visorando member 7.30 km
+537 m
-891 m
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
A great pointy summit with a cross on top and good views followed by a descent of Borderan Combe. This could easily be done in reverse and/or without the use of the cable cars.
Gouille des Fours - Col des Annes via Lac de Tardevant
Visorando member 13.60 km
+951 m
-1,264 m
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Sallanches (Haute-Savoie)
From Gouille des Fours, head towards Lac de Tardevant via the Grande Forclaz and Ambrevetta passes, then return via alpine pastures and forests to La Pointe and Col des Annes.