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Col de l'Épine (Haute-Savoie) walks
From Thônes - 3-pass circuit - Marais - l'Épine - Bluffy
Visorando member 
58.39 km
+831 m
-835 m
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This circuit passes through the Col du Marais, the Col de l'Épine and, after a beautiful descent, crosses Marlens. At the roundabout, a cycle path joins and runs alongside Lake Annecy, then climbs up the Côte de Talloires to reach Menthon-Saint-Bernard. All that remains is to climb the Col de Bluffy to reach the Thônes side.
Walks near Col de l'Épine (Haute-Savoie)
From the Baraque de l'Abbaye to the Chalet de l'Alpettaz
Visorando member 
14.81 km
+1,092 m
-671 m
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).
From Albertville station to the Refuge du Soplat des Streams
Visorando member 
11.31 km
+1,273 m
-184 m
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.
Le Reposoir - Refuge de la Combe
Visorando member 
5.05 km
+524 m
-133 m
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.
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.
Very difficult