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Col de la Forclaz (1844m) walks
Lessy Lake from Cullaz
Visorando member 
9.51 km
+851 m
-842 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
There is an alternative route to the "classic" route to Lac de Lessy, which is much less frequented.
No particular difficulties (no ladders).
Lessy Lake
Visorando member 
11.77 km
+959 m
-952 m
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
The Lac de Lessy, located in a valley at the foot of the Jallouvre, Buclon and Aiguille Verte mountains, is well worth a visit. The route takes you up and down hills, offering magnificent panoramic views.
The tour of the Pic du Jalouvre
Association / Club / Walk leader 
9.66 km
+998 m
-998 m
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
This tour will undoubtedly allow you to spot ibex, which are often in the area, but also to observe a wide range of alpine flora, including Saint Bruno's lilies, Liotard's stars, soldanellas, and more. With a little luck, you may even spot a ptarmigan or chamois.
Walks near Col de la Forclaz (1844m)
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.