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Col des Contrebandiers (1052m) walks
Mont Veyrier
Visorando member 
10.57 km
+852 m
-852 m
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Annecy-le-Vieux (Haute-Savoie)
The ridge trail from Mont Veyrier to Mont Baron overlooks Lake Annecy from a height of over 800 metres and offers panoramic views of the Bauges peaks.
⚠️ A decree issued by the municipalities of Annecy and Veyrier-du-Lac prohibits motorised vehicles from accessing the Col des Contrebandiers and Pré Vernet.
Mont Veyrier from end to end
Visorando member 
12.59 km
+1,079 m
-1,078 m
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Veyrier-du-Lac (Haute-Savoie)
Mont Veyrier is one of the mountains most familiar to residents of the Annecy region: I suggest you explore it from north to south.Please note that the route includes a few tricky sections: see below for details.
⚠️ A decree issued by the municipalities of Annecy and Veyrier-du-Lac prohibits motorised vehicles from accessing the Col des Contrebandiers and the Pré Vernet.
Walks near Col des Contrebandiers (1052m)
Parmelan loop from Dingy via the Col du Perthuis
Visorando member 9.19 km
+916 m
-942 m
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Dingy-Saint-Clair (Haute-Savoie)
Le Parmelan, via a slightly less traditional route.
At the summit, sharp limestone pavement, Grotte de l'Enfer (and other caves), Mont Blanc range.
Combe refuge - Le Reposoir
Visorando member 
11.01 km
+616 m
-1,008 m
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
Visorando member 
5.05 km
+524 m
-133 m
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.
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
Visorando member 7.30 km
+537 m
-891 m
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.