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Col de la Doria walks
La Croix de Nivolet via the Pas de l'Echelle
Visorando Member
7.43 mi
+3,812 ft
-3,835 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Arvey (Savoie)
A varied hike that takes you to the Croix de Nivolet from an unusual angle.
Tour of Mont Peney and Cascade de la Doriaz
7.01 mi
+2,726 ft
-2,726 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Les Déserts (Savoie)
It is almost a suburban walk, not too busy during the week.
And yet you are already in the Bauges with its characteristic buildings.
From the start to the waterfall, you are on theGR®96.
Then, from the pass to the ridge trail via Mont Peney, you are on the GRP®.
The Croix du Nivolet from Les Favres
4.62 mi
+2,060 ft
-2,047 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Les Déserts (Savoie)
A beautiful hike to the Croix du Nivolet. A very varied and enjoyable route throughout.
Mont Peney
6.68 mi
+2,828 ft
-2,815 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Arvey (Savoie)
This hike is quite physically demanding in the first part. The section along the Doria is really very pleasant. At the summit, you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of Belledonne and Chartreuse. The fairly long descent is not particularly difficult.
La Croix du Nivolet, via the ladders
4.43 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,100 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Les Déserts (Savoie)
A local classic with magnificent views of the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park, the Belledonne massif and the town of Chambéry.Ideal for hot days, the route is 90% shaded. However, it is not suitable for wet weather.
Around Mont Nivolet
8.08 mi
+2,881 ft
-2,871 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Les Déserts (Savoie)
This hike takes you along a path through mountain pastures and woods that is quiet at the start, offering magnificent views of the surrounding valleys and mountain ranges. You can visit the cave and waterfalls before reaching the summit of the Nivolet and its cross. If you keep an eye out for the plants along the way, you may be able to spot the rare and protected Martagon lily.
The Carret Cave from the Doriaz car park
2.57 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,138 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Les Déserts (Savoie)
A refreshing little outing just a stone’s throw from Chambéry.
The Doriaz is an underground river that gushes out of the cliff.
Along the way, you can watch the via ferrata climbers making their way up the cliff.