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Col des Annes (1721m) walks
Pointe Percée via the Cheminées de Sallanches
Visorando Member
5.67 mi
+3,563 ft
-3,563 ft
7 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
The highest point in the Aravis range, Pointe Percée is a very popular summit. The route via the Cheminées de Sallanches proposed here is more technical and less frequented than others. The route and the view are magnificent!
Gramusset refuge
4.03 mi
+1,640 ft
-1,640 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
An easy ridge leads to the Refuge Gramusset, offering magnificent views of the valleys on the Grand Bornand and Reposoir sides, as well as the Aravis mountain range and Pointe Percée with its sharp limestone pavement.
Pointe Percée via the usual route
5.74 mi
+3,602 ft
-3,579 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
Hike to the summit of the Aravis range. This popular summit, situated on the GRP® Massif de Tournette-Aravis, offers a magnificent 360° panorama of all the surrounding mountain ranges and peaks.
Although it does not require mountaineering equipment, the hike is rated TD as it requires a good sense of direction and features generally steep slopes, exposed sections, scree crossings and numerous sections where you need to use your hands.
Circular at Pointe Chombas
7.80 mi
+3,281 ft
-3,307 ft
6h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
The Aravis valleys are among the classic hiking destinations in Haute-Savoie. Pointe Chombas is a little less well known. Here is a circular route through pastures, forests and rocky areas. Some sections can be dizzying, others involve a bit of climbing but are not difficult. The reward is a little-visited summit offering panoramic views of the Alps, the Jura and, of course, the Mont Blanc range in the foreground.
(!) Please note: some parts of the route are challenging.
Pointe des Carmélites
5.76 mi
+2,648 ft
-2,648 ft
4h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
If you enjoy the karstic atmosphere of sharp limestone pavement, don't hesitate to undertake this fairly short hike, which offers beautiful scenery throughout. The first half follows paths, but the second half is off-trail. Choose your route carefully and don't be afraid of rocks. As a result, it takes longer than the elevation gain would suggest (3 hours of climbing).
This route is strongly discouraged in poor visibility, especially for the off-trail section.
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.
Chapelle de la Duche, Clef and Col des Annes route
4.78 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
This easy route offers beautiful views of Pointe Percée and a pleasant stop at Col des Annes, where inns and restaurants await you with regional specialities. An educational platform has also been installed with information on the karstic relief.
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.