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Col du Colonney (2321m) walks
Circular of the Grandes Platières
Visorando Member
7.76 mi
+2,956 ft
-2,956 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Magland (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful circular at the top of Flaine, in a spectacular sharp limestone pavement setting, with one of the most beautiful views of the Mont Blanc range as a bonus.
The Tête du Colonney via the Désert de Platé from Praz Coutant
9.02 mi
+5,308 ft
-5,295 ft
8h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from Praz Coutant (Plateau d’Assy), I suggest a lovely route to reach the Tête de Colonney via the magnificent Désert de Platé. This route is challenging, and part of it takes place in a rather rocky environment, particularly through chaotic sections of sharp limestone pavement.
Please note: there are difficulties on a few tricky sections, where caution is required. See the route description and the ‘Practical Information’ section.
Walks near Col du Colonney (2321m)
Platé Refuge – Assy Plateau
4.45 mi
+1,463 ft
-4,780 ft
3h 20
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Day two of the hike.
As you leave the Platé Refuge, you’re almost certain to meet very, very few people on the way to the Varan Refuge. You’ll feel as though you’re the first to discover the path. The long descent between the Col de Barmerousse and the Varan Refuge will remain etched in your memory.
Sales mountain huts - Le Lignon
2.77 mi
+59 ft
-2,349 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
Descend into the Gorges de Sales and pass by the foot of magnificent waterfalls.
Flaine to Les Carroz: A Scenic Linear Walk
5.62 mi
+351 ft
-2,185 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Arâches-la-Frasse (Haute-Savoie)
This is a very scenic linear walk from Flaine back down to Les Carroz. Lots of interest, from brutalist architecture to a water-worn torrent and the limestone cliffs encircling the Lac de Flaine, followed by forest paths and open meadows with grazing sheep. There are also opportunities to shade from the sun on hot days. The walk is well signposted and these are referenced in the description.
Plaine Joux - Refuge de Moëde Anterne via Lac de Pormenaz
5.04 mi
+2,484 ft
-371 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
The first stage of a two-day excursion to Lac d'Anterne, this day allows us to reach the Refuge du Col d'Anterne via Les Argentières and Lac de Pormenaz.
Assy Plateau - Platé Refuge
2.59 mi
+3,438 ft
-102 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
First day of the hike.
A good, varied climb that will take you to the Désert de Platé, a rather exceptional protected site.
Le Dérochoir
6.97 mi
+3,875 ft
-4,177 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
An extraordinary hike that almost forms a loop, starting from the Châtelet car park; a complete change of scenery guaranteed in an exceptional environment (Passy and Sixt nature reserves; Platé desert). You will need two vehicles.
Châtelet d'Ayères - Refuge de Sales via Le Dérochoir
4.14 mi
+2,615 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Climb up the rocks for panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Please note: technical and exposed sections.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges
36.71 mi
+13,881 ft
-14,416 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Servoz (Haute-Savoie)
The five-day Tour des Aiguilles Rouges is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Mont Blanc region: breathtaking panoramic views, extremely varied landscapes, and a wild and unspoilt environment.
This tour is located in the heart of three nature reserves: the Aiguilles Rouges, Passy and Vallon de Bérard nature reserves. A panoramic route of great beauty between glaciers, lakes, moraines, forests, flora and wildlife.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges: Servoz - Refuge Moede Anterne
5.16 mi
+3,704 ft
-387 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Servoz (Haute-Savoie)
First stage of the Aiguilles Rouges tour.
This stage begins with a forest climb with views of Mont Blanc and the Bossons glacier. Continuing with a panoramic hike over the Passy reserve, we pass Lac de Pormenaz and arrive at Refuge de Moëde Anterne which overlooks the Mont Blanc mountain range.
From Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval to Chamonix via the Anterne and Brévent passes
11.79 mi
+6,348 ft
-3,556 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful hike through the Sixt-Passy Nature Reserve to Chamonix, climbing the Col d’Anterne and the Col du Brévent.
A very long hike that can be done in a day or over several days, staying at the Moëde Anterne or Alfred Wills mountain huts.