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Col de Tamié walks
Tour of the Val de Tamié
Visorando Member
4.35 mi
+942 ft
-958 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Plancherine (Savoie)
The Val de Tamié site is remarkable for its Cistercian abbey nestled on the side of Tête Noire and its former military fort. The hike takes place in the valley. It starts from the abbey car park, with a steep climb, a walk downhill through the woods, a visit to the Fort de Tamié, a magnificent view of Mont Blanc at the Collet de Tamié, then the descent to the Moulin de Tamié.
Fort de Tamié circular loop
1.68 mi
+338 ft
-341 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Plancherine (Savoie)
A very short family hike and a visit to Fort de Tamié. Within the fort's grounds, there are tree-top adventure courses, games for children and walks for all, not to mention superb views of Albertville. Rather than taking the car to the fort, it is very pleasant to walk there.
Route des hauts de Mercury via Fort de Tamié
6.44 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,657 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mercury (Savoie)
A challenging hike above Mercury through the undergrowth to discover the balconies of Tamié.
Faverges route: the abbey, Col de Tamié and Col du Vorger, via Ugine
30.37 mi
+2,766 ft
-2,762 ft
3 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Faverges (Haute-Savoie)
A route via the Col de Tamié with an easy climb, a brief visit to Tamié Abbey and Tamié Fort, followed by a short push up to the small pass of Tamié, then a lovely descent to Chevronnet. Next comes a slightly steeper climb towards the Col du Vorger, followed by a descent via Thénésol.
The return journey follows a cycle path that passes beneath Ugine, where a short stop is a must at a rest area with a lovely lake.
Walks near Col de Tamié
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.
From the Baraque de l'Abbaye to the Chalet de l'Alpettaz
9.20 mi
+3,583 ft
-2,201 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Seythenex (Haute-Savoie)
This hike takes you to the heart of the Faverges-Seythenex valley, following the Lac d'Annecy with the Torrent de Saint-Ruph, which is the lake's main source of water, ending with a view of Albertville and Mont Blanc at the Col de l'Alpettaz (alt. 1,580 m).
Nant Fourchu stream car park – Chalets de l’Eau Froide
8.13 mi
+4,140 ft
-2,103 ft
7h 20
Very difficult
Departure from École (Savoie)
First day of a two-day route around the Pointe d’Arcalod, the highest point in the Bauges, crossing wild areas, valleys and rivers. The proposed route mainly follows the eastern section of the GR® de Pays Tour de l’Arcalod, marked in yellow and red. Spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Annecy. This wild and little-used route is situated mainly within a sensitive, regulated area.The terrain is good and presents no particular difficulties.
Chalets de l’Eau Froide – Stream Fourchu car park
10.52 mi
+2,142 ft
-4,190 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Giez (Haute-Savoie)
The second day of a two-day route around the Pointe d’Arcalod, the highest point in the Bauges, passing through wild areas, valleys and along rivers. The proposed route mainly follows the western section of the GR® de Pays Tour de l’Arcalod, marked in yellow and red. Spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Annecy. This wild and little-used route is situated mainly within a sensitive, regulated area. The terrain is good and presents no particular difficulties.
Le Trelod via Dent de Pleuven
6.70 mi
+4,544 ft
-3,638 ft
7h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Doucy-en-Bauges (Savoie)
360° view of the Bauges Massif from the summit of Trélod.Arrange for a car at the finish point.
Combe refuge - Le Reposoir
6.84 mi
+2,021 ft
-3,307 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chevaline (Haute-Savoie)
Second day of the hike: Around Charbon Mountain with a stop at Dent des Portes.
Le Reposoir - Refuge de la Combe
3.14 mi
+1,719 ft
-436 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
This hike can be done either:
- as a day trip,
- or as part of a longer hike (first stage of the circular route: Around Charbon Mountain). It was during this tour that it was completed.
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.
