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Col du Varo (2151m) walks
La Tournette
Visorando member 
11.35 km
+1,273 m
-1,279 m
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Montmin (Haute-Savoie)
Hike offering superb views of the Massif des Bornes, Lake Annecy and Mont Blanc.
The Tournette loop
Visorando member 
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.
(__Caution__) read this article before embarking on this loop.
La Tournette loop from the village of Montmin
Visorando member 
13.11 km
+1,355 m
-1,349 m
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Montmin (Haute-Savoie)
This is a beautiful hike offering stunning views of Lake Annecy, the Aravis massif and Mont Blanc. I recommend doing this hike in late October or early November, as the route is very busy in July, August and September.
Please take into account the comments regarding the difficulties in the Practical Information section.
Walks near Col du Varo (2151m)
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.
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.
From the Baraque de l'Abbaye to the Chalet de l'Alpettaz
Visorando member 
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
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.
Le Trelod via Dent de Pleuven
Visorando member 
10.79 km
+1,385 m
-1,109 m
7h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Doucy-en-Bauges (Savoie)
360° view of the Bauges Massif from the summit of Trélod.Arrange for a car at the finish point.
From Albertville station to the Refuge du Soplat des Streams
Visorando member 
11.31 km
+1,273 m
-184 m
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Albertville (Savoie)
A lovely climb starting from Albertville, passing through the medieval town of Conflans and pretty mountain hamlets with views of the Tarentaise Valley, before reaching the Refuge du Soplat des Stream. The refuge is ideally located near the Tour du Beaufortain with a beautiful view of Albertville and the Olympic Park. Hike to be done from May to November: avalanche risk in winter above 1,100 metres.