Col des Annes to the Refuge Gramusset and back via Col de Borne Ronde

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A circular walk to the Gramusset Refuge through great limestone scenery.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.53 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,028 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,028 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 7,083 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 5,240 ft
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Pointe Percee and Pointe des Verts; Col desVerts in the middle
Waterworn Limestone Slabs
Pointe Percee

Description of the walk

(S/E) From the car-park at Col des Annes take the broad track leading up to the Tete des Annes and along the ridge past Pointe des Delevrets.

(1) The descent to Col de l'Oulettaz is a little steep and narrow and has a chain to assist walkers. Take care if it is wet. From the Col de l'Oulettaz take the path through alpine pasture upwards and into interesting limestone territory to where the path splits

(2) Take the left hand path uphill via some zig-zags to the Refuge Gramusset, again passing past huge sheets of water worn limestone and with Pointe Percee towering above.

(3) The refuge is a good place to have lunch. Retrace your steps and head back downhill to the junction in the path.

(4) Take the left hand turn down hill to the farm at le Planet, there is another short steep section just before the farm where you will need to take care.

(5) Cross the bridge and take the good track contouring the hillside and into the forest. The track climbs steadily to a junction with another track.

(6) Keep right and ascend steadily uphill crossing a couple of streams and then on to the Col de Borne Ronde.

(7) Follow the main road on your right. (not the small path which is also on your right). From the Col de Borne Ronde take the track downhill on your right and through pastures until there is a marked path on the right which leads over the pasture and back the Col des Annes.

(8) Take the path on your right, which leads you back to the car park.

(S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 5,653 ft - Col des Annes car park
  2. 1 : mi 1.21 - alt. 6,339 ft
  3. 2 : mi 1.76 - alt. 6,617 ft
  4. 3 : mi 2.12 - alt. 7,083 ft - Refuge Gramusset
  5. 4 : mi 2.47 - alt. 6,624 ft
  6. 5 : mi 3.62 - alt. 5,384 ft
  7. 6 : mi 4.11 - alt. 5,243 ft
  8. 7 : mi 4.64 - alt. 5,522 ft
  9. 8 : mi 5.32 - alt. 5,509 ft
  10. S/E : mi 5.53 - alt. 5,653 ft

Notes

A nice walk, well marked and through interesting scenery. Good footwear is advised and there are two places where the path is steep and care needs to be taken.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
mcchavanod
mcchavanod

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, especially the first part – the climb up to the mountain hut. The return journey through the forest is a bit monotonous.
You need to set off on the walk as early as possible to avoid the crowds and find a parking space!

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Hallet Vincent
Hallet Vincent

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I did part of this hike with my son and my 6-year-old grandson. We spent the night in a tent and had a meal at the mountain refuge. We were treated to a solar eclipse and sightings of ibex (12/8/26). It was brilliant – the ibex were just a few metres from the tent. The next day, we did a return trip to the Col des Verts. Be careful – it’s very steep, so make sure you keep a close eye on the child! At the pass, there’s a beautiful view of the Mont Blanc massif. We headed straight back to the Col des Annes to keep the walk after the pass short, but the circular route looks lovely, crossing the mountain pastures after the magnificent sharp limestone pavement.

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Graj
Graj

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The return via the Borneronde pass allows you to make a loop, but the path between Le Planet, Borneronde and Col des Annes is not particularly interesting.

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User 24573545

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike along a ridge before tackling some slightly more technical sections, which are nevertheless accessible and undoubtedly fun for children and teenagers. A varied route that is easy to follow, with magnificent 360° views of the Aravis mountain range.
The Gramusset refuge is an option that some may wish to avoid to reduce the elevation gain and distance (less than 8 km and 500 m elevation gain). One of the most beautiful and accessible trails in the area.

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