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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)
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.
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: Servoz - Refuge Moede Anterne
5.18 mi
+3,750 ft
-433 ft
5h 40
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.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges
36.10 mi
+14,055 ft
-14,619 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.
From Le Lignon to the Alfred Wills Refuge via the small pass of Anterne
3.15 mi
+2,251 ft
-190 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
Beautiful climbs and pretty waterfalls, with panoramic views over the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval valley.
From the Anterne Alfred Wills Mountain Hut to Les Houches
15.17 mi
+4,701 ft
-7,336 ft
11h 05
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
This fifth stage crosses the Montagne d'Anterne and, via a high-mountain route, the Aiguilles Rouges massif, offering superb views of the Mont Blanc massif. From the refuge, dominated by the famous Rochers des Fiz, the GR®5 trail climbs to the lake and then to the Col d'Anterne. From there, it descends to the Moëde Anterne Refuge and the Chalets de Moëde before skirting the rocky ridge of the Fonds de Moëde. It crosses the Diosaz at the Pont d’Arvelé to climb the slope of the Aiguilles Rouges massif, passing the ruins of the Chalets d’Arvelé before ascending to the Col du Brévent. After a short descent, it climbs again via ladders up the Brévent ridge and reaches its summit, which offers a splendid panorama of the Mont Blanc massif. The GR®5, via a very long and arduous descent, passes the Refuge de Bellachat and then, further down, the monumental statue of Christ the King, before crossing the Arve and entering Les Houches.
From the Alfred Wills Refuge to Châtelet d'Ayères via Lac de Pormenaz
6.24 mi
+1,798 ft
-3,094 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful hike at the foot of the Fiz cliff. Beautiful panoramic views from the Col d'Anterne, beautiful lakes and a dizzying descent.