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Col de la Louze walks
The Storm Lakes
Visorando Member
7.06 mi
+2,372 ft
-2,398 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful walk with several stream crossings. But beware of snow at the beginning of the season.
Loop to Le Grand Mont
8.90 mi
+3,980 ft
-3,990 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
In the heart of the Beaufortain massif, a beautiful summit offering a wide and distant panorama.Although not difficult, the final climb to reach the Grand Mont requires a minimum of attention to find your way. (!) 4 August 2025: user report: > However, I would like to point out that the western shore of Lac de St Guerin is closed to hikers by municipal decree due to the risk of rockfalls. The hike must therefore start and end on the eastern shore of the lake.
Lacs de la Tempête via the Grande Maison
6.40 mi
+2,011 ft
-2,001 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Léchère (Savoie)
Most hikers who visit the Lacs de la Tempête access them from the shores of the Saint-Guérin dam lake. Starting from the Grande Maison car park, the route is much less frequented, so it retains a wilder character.
1 Dec. 2024 User comment:CAUTION! A landslide prevents access to the car park!
9 km before the car park, a landslide has cut off the road.
It is no longer possible to follow this route at present!
Circuit and summit of the Grand Mont starting from La Ravoire
13.24 mi
+5,860 ft
-5,843 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from La Bâthie (Savoie)
In two stages with an overnight stay at the Apage mountain hut in Arêches
Arêches Alpine Refuge – La Ravoire
8.18 mi
+3,419 ft
-4,836 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Second stage of the Tour du Grand Mont, passing via the summit. Starting from the mountain hut at Arêches.
A long stage with two steep descents, but superb views from the summit of the Grand Mont and a magnificent finish overlooking the Valley of the Seven Lakes.
Walks near Col de la Louze
Chalet de l'Econdu - Chalet des Arolles
8.95 mi
+2,503 ft
-2,470 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Granier (Savoie)
Another long stage offering the chance to discover Lake Saint-Guérin.
Chalet des Arolles - Molliessoulaz Lodge
7.87 mi
+2,005 ft
-5,089 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Another long stage between the Chalet des Arolles and the hilltop village of Molliessoulaz.
La Ravoire – Arêches Alpine Refuge
5.05 mi
+2,425 ft
-961 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Bâthie (Savoie)
First (easy) stage of a two-day tour of the Grand Mont.
A well-marked path forming part of the Tour du Beaufortain.
Magnificent views of Mont Blanc from the Col de la Bâthie
Lac Tournant
7.86 mi
+2,064 ft
-4,298 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a circular walk based on trail 5 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. It is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5. There are good views over to Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain Mountains and the lake, although small, is a nice place to eat your sandwiches.
The Curé passage
10.65 mi
+2,900 ft
-4,199 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Lake Gittaz and the Curé passage.
Plan de la Lai refuge - Chalet de l'Écondu
10.07 mi
+3,274 ft
-3,081 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a long stage between La Lai and L'Écondu, offering superb views of Lac de Roselend at the start.
Molliessoulaz Lodge - Les Saisies
9.49 mi
+4,888 ft
-2,579 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Queige (Savoie)
The final stage of the Tour du Beaufortain, between Molliessoulaz and Les Saisies.
Col de l’Arc – Refuge du Logis des Fées
8.91 mi
+3,353 ft
-3,406 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from La Léchère (Savoie)
It’s hard to say much about this section, as we completed the whole of it in driving rain and cloud. The route is challenging and stony, with numerous herds of livestock and detours… But it remains so beautiful despite everything. The climb up the Bellachat is less difficult than it looks. The landscape is actually very varied: there’s a lot of rocky terrain on the ascent of the Bellachat, with steep cirques all the way to the Lacs du Loup, where the mountain pastures take over before giving way to the Cirque du Colomban, only to return near the Refuge du Logis des Fées.
From Albertville station to the Refuge du Soplat des Streams
7.03 mi
+4,177 ft
-604 ft
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.