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Col de l'Oulettaz (1925m) walks
Pointe Percée via the Cheminées de Sallanches
Visorando Member
5.67 mi
+3,563 ft
-3,563 ft
7 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
The highest point in the Aravis range, Pointe Percée is a very popular summit. The route via the Cheminées de Sallanches proposed here is more technical and less frequented than others. The route and the view are magnificent!
Gramusset refuge
4.03 mi
+1,640 ft
-1,640 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
An easy ridge leads to the Refuge Gramusset, offering magnificent views of the valleys on the Grand Bornand and Reposoir sides, as well as the Aravis mountain range and Pointe Percée with its sharp limestone pavement.
Pointe Percée via the usual route
5.74 mi
+3,602 ft
-3,579 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
Hike to the summit of the Aravis range. This popular summit, situated on the GRP® Massif de Tournette-Aravis, offers a magnificent 360° panorama of all the surrounding mountain ranges and peaks.
Although it does not require mountaineering equipment, the hike is rated TD as it requires a good sense of direction and features generally steep slopes, exposed sections, scree crossings and numerous sections where you need to use your hands.
Pointe des Carmélites
5.76 mi
+2,648 ft
-2,648 ft
4h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
If you enjoy the karstic atmosphere of sharp limestone pavement, don't hesitate to undertake this fairly short hike, which offers beautiful scenery throughout. The first half follows paths, but the second half is off-trail. Choose your route carefully and don't be afraid of rocks. As a result, it takes longer than the elevation gain would suggest (3 hours of climbing).
This route is strongly discouraged in poor visibility, especially for the off-trail section.
Circular at Pointe Chombas
7.80 mi
+3,281 ft
-3,307 ft
6h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
The Aravis valleys are among the classic hiking destinations in Haute-Savoie. Pointe Chombas is a little less well known. Here is a circular route through pastures, forests and rocky areas. Some sections can be dizzying, others involve a bit of climbing but are not difficult. The reward is a little-visited summit offering panoramic views of the Alps, the Jura and, of course, the Mont Blanc range in the foreground.
(!) Please note: some parts of the route are challenging.
Walks near Col de l'Oulettaz (1925m)
Col des Annes - Gouille des Fours via the Col des Verts
5.47 mi
+3,383 ft
-2,349 ft
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.
Gouille des Fours - Col des Annes via Lac de Tardevant
8.45 mi
+3,120 ft
-4,147 ft
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.
From Le Reposoir to the Refuge du Doran via the Pointe d’Areu
6.19 mi
+4,383 ft
-3,077 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
Set off from Le Reposoir and spend the night at the Refuge du Doran, passing via the Pointe d’Areu (des Arbennes).
Col des Annes
7.55 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,300 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
A breathtaking view of the Aravis, with a variety of vantage points.
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
4.54 mi
+1,762 ft
-2,923 ft
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.
The Col de la Forclaz from Entremont to Le Petit Bornand
7.27 mi
+3,100 ft
-3,707 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Entremont (Haute-Savoie)
In the commune of Glières-Val-de-Borne, in the Bargy massif, Lac de Lessy is a true gem at the foot of the Pic de Jalouvre. The walk takes you through forests and mountain pastures. It features a short rocky section. The start from La Joux and the return via Montagne de Paradis and Cocogne are what make this walk unique. You pass the two-hundred-year-old hamlet of Les Chalets de Mayse. The Chalet de Lessy is nestled on the lakeside after the Col de la Forclaz.
Flaine to Les Carroz: A Scenic Linear Walk
5.62 mi
+351 ft
-2,185 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Arâches-la-Frasse (Haute-Savoie)
This is a very scenic linear walk from Flaine back down to Les Carroz. Lots of interest, from brutalist architecture to a water-worn torrent and the limestone cliffs encircling the Lac de Flaine, followed by forest paths and open meadows with grazing sheep. There are also opportunities to shade from the sun on hot days. The walk is well signposted and these are referenced in the description.
Assy Plateau - Platé Refuge
2.59 mi
+3,438 ft
-102 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
First day of the hike.
A good, varied climb that will take you to the Désert de Platé, a rather exceptional protected site.
Platé Refuge – Assy Plateau
4.45 mi
+1,463 ft
-4,780 ft
3h 20
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Day two of the hike.
As you leave the Platé Refuge, you’re almost certain to meet very, very few people on the way to the Varan Refuge. You’ll feel as though you’re the first to discover the path. The long descent between the Col de Barmerousse and the Varan Refuge will remain etched in your memory.
Plaine Joux - Refuge de Moëde Anterne via Lac de Pormenaz
5.04 mi
+2,484 ft
-371 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
The first stage of a two-day excursion to Lac d'Anterne, this day allows us to reach the Refuge du Col d'Anterne via Les Argentières and Lac de Pormenaz.