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La Tournette
Walker 
11.47 km
+1,218 m
-1,214 m
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Montmin (Haute-Savoie)
Hike offering superb views of the Massif des Bornes, Lake Annecy and Mont Blanc.
The Tournette loop
Walker 
13.20 km
+1,280 m
-1,278 m
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Montmin (Haute-Savoie)
A magnificent hike in the mid-range mountains with views of Lake Annecy and a 360° panorama of the Northern Alps and Mont Blanc from the summit.
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Walks near Col du Varo (2151m)
Parmelan loop from Dingy via the Col du Perthuis
Walker 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.
From the Baraque de l'Abbaye to the Chalet de l'Alpettaz
Walker 
14.81 km
+1,092 m
-671 m
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Seythenex (Haute-Savoie)
This hike takes you to the heart of the Faverges-Seythenex valley, following the Lac d'Annecy with the Torrent de Saint-Ruph, which is the lake's main source of water, ending with a view of Albertville and Mont Blanc at the Col de l'Alpettaz (alt. 1,580 m).
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
Walker 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.