Cordon walks

From the hamlet of Lintre, the route passes through Pierre Fendue, Col de Doran and Arêtes des Saix. For experienced hikers accustomed to steep slopes. You can add a few extra metres if you decide to take the Quatre Têtes alternative route at Col de Doran.

This hike can be found on the tourist map of the town of Sallanches. Beautiful views of the Aiguilles de Warens, the Aravis and the Mont Blanc massif, passing by several chapels and magnificent farms and chalets on the hillsides above Sallanches

Magnificent scenery, particularly over the Aravis mountains. Option to extend the hike to Grand Croise Baulet.

An easy family walk that can be enjoyed in all seasons.

The Petit and Grand Croisse Baulet form part of a forward spur of the Aravis range. They stand out in the valley, from Sallanches to Domancy. Their prominent position on the Aravis massif makes them a remarkable vantage point. The summit offers a breathtaking panorama of the Mont Blanc range, the Aravis to the west, and the Fiz further north. This circular route is challenging but presents no technical difficulties.

From the Combloux resort, starting from the Cuchet car park, complete a loop to discover the Jaillet via the Sommet des Salles and the Lac du Jaillet.Hike along a carriage road through pine forests, alpine pastures and ski slopes, with views of the Petit and Grand Croisse Baulet and the Mont Blanc range.

A loop in a little-known area at one end of the Aravis. Pretty views of Mont Blanc and the Fayet valley. Totally doable in a day, but you can use the refuges to split the route.

A very pretty route above Sallanches, ideal for warming up when you arrive in the mountains. A wide, easy track for most of the route. In the Aravis range, facing Mont Blanc.

From Gouille des Fours, head towards Lac de Tardevant via the Grande Forclaz and Ambrevetta passes, then return via alpine pastures and forests to La Pointe and Col des Annes.

A wild trail will take you to the vast Doran mountain pasture, offering a beautiful view of the peaks of the Aravis range and its highest point, Pointe Percée. The Dière footbridge must be used on the route to cross a torrent. Accessible outside the snow season and depending on weather conditions.

This former mountain pasture is located at the foot of the Aiguilles de Warens and offers a beautiful landscape reminiscent of certain panoramas in the Dolomites. A superb circular, where you will pass the Aiguille de Varan from the Zéta. At Lachat d'en Haut and along the route, you will also enjoy superb views of the Mont Blanc Massif, the Aravis Massif and the Fiz Massif.

Snowshoe walk starting from Les Intages (municipality of Combloux). The route is very well marked, fairly easy and can be adapted. An alternative route allows you to reach the Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc resort (Le Bettex) from Prapacot.

A hike offering magnificent views of the Mont Blanc massif on one side and the Aravis massif on the other.

A beautiful circular hike from Passy in a rugged environment with a remarkable summit overlooking the Arve valley. The wild and vertiginous crossing from the Aiguille de Varan to the Désert de Platé is quite unforgettable. The hike can be split into two by staying overnight at the Refuge de Varan. This hike should not be attempted in uncertain weather or foggy conditions.

A short, easy route (excluding the optional detour to the waterfall) starting from Megève town centre. Beautiful panoramic views of the resort.

Pointe de Chombas is beautifully situated between Pointe Percée and Mont Charvet. It is a fairly long and technical circular hike, but one that offers exceptional views. You may spot ibex, chamois, or even a wolf.

First day of the hike. A good, varied climb that will take you to the Désert de Platé, a rather exceptional protected site.

A beautiful loop to a little-known peak between Aravis and Beaufortain, particularly scenic. The climb is steep but the return loop via the little Croisse Baulet is enchanting, like a balcony with exceptional views of the Mont Blanc massif. It can get a little crowded on the way back as it can be reached in an hour from the Jaillet cable car.

This loop offers beautiful panoramic views of the Mont Blanc range, the Arve Valley and the Aravis range from a balcony trail.

A varied itinerary on fairly gentle slopes, with exceptional views from the ridges. The Croisse Baulet is mainly used by ski tourers, while the Petit Croisse Baulet is accessible from several sides, both on snowshoes and skis: the proposed loop starts at Le Plan, in La Giettaz.

This is a pleasant hike that allows you to discover the Pététry mountain pastures and a beautiful panorama of Mont Blanc. At the beginning, you walk along a stream and through the undergrowth. The steepest climb is in the shade of the trees, in the valleys, where you may see cows and, with a little luck, marmots.

The route offers magnificent views of the Aravis mountain range with Mont Blanc opposite you. Pure bliss!

The Col de Jaillet offers a magnificent view of Mont Blanc, which appears close by. You can also see a Roman boundary stone that marked the border at the time.

Le Petit Croisse Baulet is a superb summit offering a 360° view of the entire Mont Blanc massif and the Aravis mountain range. At the summit and at the Col de Jaillet, you can see a Roman boundary stone that marked the border at the time.

A superb summit that is well worth the effort, with breathtaking 360° views: the Aravis mountain range, the Aiguilles Rouges massif, the Mont Blanc massif and Beaufortain.

A charming little hike starting from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. The trail is accessible all year round.

A circular walk to the Gramusset Refuge through great limestone scenery.

An easy ridge leads to the Refuge Gramusset, offering magnificent views of the valleys on the Grand Bornand and Reposoir sides, as well as the Aravis mountain range and Pointe Percée with its sharp limestone pavement.

Depart from the Col des Annes, pass by the Refuge de la Pointe Percée, then by the Col des Verts. Camp at the Gouille des Fours, where ibex have made their home, with a magnificent view of Mont Blanc.

Two-day tour in the Aravis mountain range. Departure from the Col des Annes, passing by the Refuge de la Pointe Percée, then the Col des Verts. Bivouac at the Gouille des Fours, where ibex have made their home, with a magnificent view of Mont Blanc. Second day towards Lac de Tardevant via the Grande Forclaz and Ambrevetta, returning via alpine pastures to the Pointe des Annes.

If you enjoy the karstic atmosphere of sharp limestone pavement, don't hesitate to undertake this fairly short hike, which offers beautiful scenery throughout. The first half follows paths, but the second half is off-trail. Choose your route carefully and don't be afraid of rocks. As a result, it takes longer than the elevation gain would suggest (3 hours of climbing). This route is strongly discouraged in poor visibility, especially for the off-trail section.

The highest point in the Aravis range, Pointe Percée is a very popular summit. The route via the Cheminées de Sallanches proposed here is more technical and less frequented than others. The route and the view are magnificent!

A neighbouring summit to the Pointe Percée but much less well-trodden, with a very rocky traverse across the sharp limestone pavement, presenting no major difficulty (a short section requiring the use of your hands, just for fun!), for those seeking a bit of peace and quiet, whilst still enjoying a 360° view. Please take careful note of the route description (4) and the ‘Practical Information’ section.

Hike to the summit of the Aravis range. This popular summit, situated on the GRP® Massif de Tournette-Aravis, offers a magnificent 360° panorama of all the surrounding mountain ranges and peaks. Although it does not require mountaineering equipment, the hike is rated TD as it requires a good sense of direction and features generally steep slopes, exposed sections, scree crossings and numerous sections where you need to use your hands.

Although overshadowed by the Pointe Percée, the Pointe de Bella Cha is nonetheless an interesting peak with magnificent views, far removed from the crowds at its bigger sister peak. An easy access path, followed by steep grassy slopes, leads to the base of a huge sharp limestone pavement – which is great fun in places – and which takes you up to the final slopes.Please read the route description carefully before setting out on this mountain hike.

The Aravis valleys are among the classic hiking destinations in Haute-Savoie. Pointe Chombas is a little less well known. Here is a circular route through pastures, forests and rocky areas. Some sections can be dizzying, others involve a bit of climbing but are not difficult. The reward is a little-visited summit offering panoramic views of the Alps, the Jura and, of course, the Mont Blanc range in the foreground. (!) Please note: some parts of the route are challenging.

A good ridge walk starting from the Bettex telecabin station at Mont d'Arbois and finishing at Le Signal telecabin station above Les-Contamines-Montjoie.

A relatively challenging but always rewarding hike, with the added bonus of a beautiful balcony trail between the Aravis range and the upper Bouchet valley, upstream from Le Grand-Bornand.

A circular walk, at first uphill through woodland where the shade can be a relief, then over open mountain pastures to Le Planet before returning downhill to the start.

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.

With its lunar landscape, peaceful atmosphere and magnificent views, Platé is a site unlike any other. Hike to discover a site with exceptional geological, floral and fauna riches. The size of the site makes it the largest sharp limestone pavement in Europe.

A partially circular and varied hike, one of the most beautiful we have done in the Aravis! From the summit, you can enjoy a sumptuous panorama (only the Pointe Percée still dares to taunt the climber). On the way back to Le Grand-Bornand, you can gaze at the haughty silhouette, now more familiar, of the summit you have just climbed.

A pretty, varied loop that starts off rural, then becomes airy, then vertiginous, then wooded. The views from the Prarion ridge are particularly beautiful over the entire Mont Blanc massif. The descent to the Col de la Forclaz is a little vertiginous (with cables in places) but not difficult.

A lovely hike, shaded for most of the route. Beautiful views of the Aravis and Mont Blanc massif. The descent from Plan de l'Aar offers the chance to enjoy several waterfalls.

A lovely alternative for a walk in the mid-mountains on hot days, as it is partly shaded, not to mention the many panoramic views on various slopes.

This easy route offers beautiful views of Pointe Percée and a pleasant stop at Col des Annes, where inns and restaurants await you with regional specialities. An educational platform has also been installed with information on the karstic relief.

Set off from Le Reposoir and spend the night at the Refuge du Doran, passing via the Pointe d’Areu (des Arbennes).

A short hike with views of the Mont Blanc range, the town of Praz and a walk through the woods under the Épines Blanches. Cross the hamlets of Praz with their chalets and farms. Fairly easy hike, part of it under the trees, with benches and viewpoints available along the route.

A magnificent, long hike for those who are not afraid of heights, probably one of the best views in the region of the Aravis, Mont Blanc and Beaufortain. Please note: The second part of the ascent is very exposed and impressive, not recommended for those who are afraid of heights, children or inexperienced hikers.

After climbing up a wild trail, the Crêt du Midi offers a magnificent panorama overlooking the Aravis mountains, the Arly Valley, the surrounding massifs and, of course, Mont Blanc.

A lovely, easy circular route – apart from the climb – offering a 360° panorama of the Val d'Arly and the Aravis range.

This is a lovely circular in the mountain pastures above Megève with superb forest passages and magnificent views of the Mont Blanc range on arrival at Rochebrune.

This statue, built in 1956 by the alpine farmers, offers a magnificent panorama. A close-up view of the Croisse-Baulet, Ramadieu, Christomet and Torraz massifs, then the Mont Blanc range and the Beaufortain mountains.

A beautiful hike offering views of numerous mountain ranges along the way: the Aravis range, Tête du Colonney and surrounding area, the Mont Blanc range, Mont d'Arbois and Mont Joly. The route includes a difficult section where the path disappears from view for a few dozen metres due to a lack of maintenance. An alternative route is available if you wish to avoid this difficulty.

A beautiful hike on the Savoyard side of the Aravis, with pastures, streams, sun-baked wooden chalets and Mont Blanc sparkling in the sun. Yellow markings and directional signs.

A short walk in the area around Flaine. Best chosen if you’re short on time, if the weather is uncertain, or if the DMC is closed. Once you’ve passed the initial section on the road, a path through the woods leads to a mountain pasture overlooking the lake. A pleasant mountain landscape where you can enjoy nature and perhaps spot a herd of cows. On the way back, the path takes you across a scree slope at the foot of the north face, then through a woodland. From a distance, you can make out a few caves at the foot of the cliff. Only one of them, in the wooded section, can be reached without too much risk. Take care on the descent through the woods; there is a slightly steep section with chains.

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.

A lovely hike to reach the Pointe des Arbennes. The magnificent 360° panorama is a wonderful reward: the Fiz, Mont Blanc, the Aravis and the Bargy. A route with no technical sections, but one whose length and elevation gain justify its ‘Difficult’ rating. Watch out for snow near the summits at the start of the season.

This is a steady climb through the forest and then across mountain pastures to reach a beautiful ridge in the northern Aravis, offering sweeping views. Several peaks along the ridge can be visited on snowshoes or ski touring.

A pleasant, easy walk that allows you to explore the Flaine valley.

A lovely walk starting from Flaine, with no particular difficulty, featuring a pleasant route through the sharp limestone pavement and a section along the cliff edge.

A very pleasant short hike with beautiful scenery and superb views of the Arve Valley and the Aravis mountain range (with a view of Pointe Percée). Suitable for children who can walk a little.

This is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Arve Valley, offering a wide variety of flora, fauna and geology.

I suggest you climb the peaks of Grand Bargy and Petit Bargy in succession in a wild environment with some beautiful panoramic views. Please note that the route includes a few off-trail sections in a chaotic environment with fairly extensive sharp limestone pavement.You will cross a ZSM (Zone of Major Sensitivity) for the protection of the bearded vulture: please read the practical information.

A circular walk from Les Contamines Montjoie up to the Refuge de tré la Tete and views of the Tré la Tete glacier, then descending to Combe Noire to the waterfalls before returning past the pretty chapel of Notre Dame de la Gorge.