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Col de Sosay (1919m) walks
The tour of the Pic du Jalouvre
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.00 mi
+3,274 ft
-3,274 ft
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.
Aiguille Verte via Lac de Lessy from Cenise
Visorando Member
8.15 mi
+3,189 ft
-3,182 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful hike in Les Bornes, where you can admire the 360° panorama. Lake Lessy, Jura, Lake Geneva, Chablais, Giffre, Mont Blanc, Aravis mountain range, Bauges, etc. Possible difficulty for people prone to vertigo between (6) and (8) and access to Pointe de Domingit.
Lake Lessy from Cenise
5.27 mi
+1,942 ft
-1,903 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A classic hike in the Bargy massif, between the Arve valley and the Aravis massif. This fairly challenging route takes you to Lac de Lessy, nestled at 1,700 m at the foot of the Aiguille Verte du Chinaillon, and offers magnificent views from the Col de Sosay. Ibex, once abundant, have unfortunately become rare following their mass culling (2014–2015). The bearded vulture remains, as this is its territory, and can be spotted fairly frequently in the area.
Walks near Col de Sosay (1919m)
The Col de la Forclaz from Entremont to Le Petit Bornand
7.27 mi
+3,100 ft
-3,707 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Entremont (Haute-Savoie)
In the commune of Glières-Val-de-Borne, in the Bargy massif, Lac de Lessy is a true gem at the foot of the Pic de Jalouvre. The walk takes you through forests and mountain pastures. It features a short rocky section. The start from La Joux and the return via Montagne de Paradis and Cocogne are what make this walk unique. You pass the two-hundred-year-old hamlet of Les Chalets de Mayse. The Chalet de Lessy is nestled on the lakeside after the Col de la Forclaz.
Col des Annes - Gouille des Fours via the Col des Verts
5.47 mi
+3,383 ft
-2,349 ft
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.
Gouille des Fours - Col des Annes via Lac de Tardevant
8.45 mi
+3,120 ft
-4,147 ft
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.
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
4.54 mi
+1,762 ft
-2,923 ft
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.