A short, quick and very pleasant walk between two passes and along a ridge (Gigimont).
Country:
France
District:
Lompnieu (01260) 
Park near Col de la Rochette.
(S/E) Follow the forest path, heading due south for its entire length.
(1) When you reach the road, turn right towards Col de la Clye.
(2) Turn right, heading due north towards Gigimont (steep climb through the forest).
(3) When you reach the Gigimont pass, continue in the same direction.
Take the main road to reach Col de la Rochette
(4) Return to the starting point. (S/E).
Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No
This is an easy hike that can be extended at either end to include the Planachat viewpoint and the Praille marshes.
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No
Hike with a pleasant ridge trail, but not necessarily easy for people who don't walk often. The ascents and descents can be tough for some, and the end is a series of ups and downs. Otherwise, no problems in dry weather.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A beautiful hike which unfortunately starts with 3 km on a forest road, but luckily ends with a superb path along the ridge between two passes with a sublime view, where you can rest. Caution is advised for those who are sensitive to heights, as the path along the ridge has a precipice on one side almost all the way. Some descents are a little slippery, but otherwise there are no major difficulties.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
Like the other reviews, the first part was straightforward without much interest, but the return trip along the ridges was much more interesting despite the few viewpoints. Be careful, however, if you are afraid of heights or have young children, as although easy, the ridge road has "ravines" on either side.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No
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This hike is rated as easy. However, as someone who doesn't hike much, I would add a caveat. The way there is very easy, but the way back is much less so. It's probably different in summer than in winter. There are some very pleasant little hills, but the descents are less so... This is just to warn people who are not in perfect physical condition or who have some difficulty with their knees... Otherwise, it is a walk in the shade almost the entire time, and we did it starting at 11 a.m. without getting too hot... and the little bench with the only superb view of the route is worth stopping at for a well-deserved break... The last descent, which leads to the road at the very end of the route, caused me a few problems and I ended up crawling down on my bottom...
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No
A ridge route, but no lookout points or viewpoints despite the fine weather. We catch sight of Mont Blanc and its massif twice through the trees.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant, short hike. As mentioned in previous comments, the outward journey isn't very interesting, but the return trip along the ridges is very picturesque with beautiful views.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A lovely little hike with no difficulty. As already mentioned, the return journey is the most interesting part.
A small detail not mentioned anywhere: there is a bench in a great spot with an unobstructed view, perfect for a picnic, 15 minutes after the Col de le Clye.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant walk, not too strenuous due to the gentle gradient. On the way there, the forest road is moderately interesting, but on the way back, the ridge trail is picturesque with a beautiful view of Hauteville. Due to the short distance, you can take a detour to the Planachat viewpoint, which offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area, and continue on to Golet Marmier, which is clearly marked on the route signs. Return via the lower path to reach the Col de la Clye.
Thank you for this hike.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
To complete this hike at the Col de la Clye, turn left at the Planachat viewpoint (2 km round trip), superb view.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
The outward journey is good for warming up, with a wide, well-groomed trail.
The return trip, through the trees on snowshoes, is simply sublime.
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