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Col de la Buffaz walks
The Pointe de la Galoppaz loop starting from the Col des Prés
Visorando Member
5.43 mi
+2,205 ft
-2,234 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Thoiry (Savoie) (Savoie)
This circular hike runs along the slopes and ridge of La Galoppaz (pronounced Galoppe) to reach the summit with its magnificent 360° panorama.
Pointe de la Galoppaz from the Lindar roundabout
5.41 mi
+2,041 ft
-2,031 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aillon-le-Jeune (Savoie)
A classic destination in the Bauges Regional Nature Park, the Pointe de la Galoppaz offers a sweeping panorama of the Bauges and all the mountain ranges of the Northern Alps. This spot is very popular with gliders, paragliders and birds of prey.
Walks near Col de la Buffaz
La Grande Montagne
7.50 mi
+2,182 ft
-2,051 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chambéry (Savoie)
This walk combines a variety of points of interest, starting from Les Éléphants, Chambéry’s iconic monument, before heading towards the Charmettes neighbourhood, dear to Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Further up lies the Grande Montagne, which, whilst nothing like high mountains, nevertheless offers panoramic views of distant mountain ranges.
The first section follows theGR®96route.
Le Trelod via Dent de Pleuven
6.70 mi
+4,544 ft
-3,638 ft
7h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Doucy-en-Bauges (Savoie)
360° view of the Bauges Massif from the summit of Trélod.Arrange for a car at the finish point.
Nant Fourchu stream car park – Chalets de l’Eau Froide
8.13 mi
+4,140 ft
-2,103 ft
7h 20
Very difficult
Departure from École (Savoie)
First day of a two-day route around the Pointe d’Arcalod, the highest point in the Bauges, crossing wild areas, valleys and rivers. The proposed route mainly follows the eastern section of the GR® de Pays Tour de l’Arcalod, marked in yellow and red. Spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Annecy. This wild and little-used route is situated mainly within a sensitive, regulated area.The terrain is good and presents no particular difficulties.
Le Reposoir - Refuge de la Combe
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.
From the Baraque de l'Abbaye to the Chalet de l'Alpettaz
9.20 mi
+3,583 ft
-2,201 ft
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).