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Croix de Colomban walks
Pointe de Beauregard and Croix de Colomban
Visorando Member
6.92 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,358 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Manigod (Haute-Savoie)
A walk that offers a variety of mountain scenery. The ascent is gradual through alpine pastures. The descent is mainly through woodland. There are some beautiful views to be had, particularly of the Aravis range, Mont Blanc and La Tournette.
(Warning) Access to the La Vargne mountain pasture is blocked. Do not undertake this hike until further notice.
The Croix de Colomban circular walk starting from the Pré à l'Ours car park
5.51 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,640 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Manigod (Haute-Savoie)
From the Pré à l’Ours car park, you reach the Chalet du Petit Novard, before coming out at the Croix de Colomban. A stop is a must to admire the view. In no time at all you’ll reach the Chalet de Colomban, situated on the plateau, which offers unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains. You’ll then have a short climb to reach the highest point, taking the Frêtes ridge path. Return via the Maisons du Bois Nord, skirting the Plateau des Follières.
Croix de Colomban par la Pointe de Beauregard
10.56 mi
+2,717 ft
-2,713 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
Atteindre le Plateau de Beauregard par un itinéraire plus sauvage et moins fréquenté offrant des vues sur la Chaîne des Aravis et le Mont Lachat. De la Pointe de Beauregard à la Croix de Colomban, profitez de points de vue panoramiques.
The Croix de Colomban circular loop from Pré à l'Ours
3.58 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,220 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Manigod (Haute-Savoie)
Here is a lovely alternative for exploring the Croix de Colomban on snowshoes, starting from the Col de la Croix Fry, which is very often crowded at weekends. Although not very long, the elevation gain is quite significant and the slope is sometimes quite steep. Certain sections, particularly the crossing of the Nant Bruyant, can be tricky depending on snow conditions or the flow of the stream.
Walks near Croix de Colomban
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
4.54 mi
+1,762 ft
-2,923 ft
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.
The Col de la Forclaz from Entremont to Le Petit Bornand
7.27 mi
+3,100 ft
-3,707 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Entremont (Haute-Savoie)
In the commune of Glières-Val-de-Borne, in the Bargy massif, Lac de Lessy is a true gem at the foot of the Pic de Jalouvre. The walk takes you through forests and mountain pastures. It features a short rocky section. The start from La Joux and the return via Montagne de Paradis and Cocogne are what make this walk unique. You pass the two-hundred-year-old hamlet of Les Chalets de Mayse. The Chalet de Lessy is nestled on the lakeside after the Col de la Forclaz.
Parmelan loop from Dingy via the Col du Perthuis
5.71 mi
+3,005 ft
-3,091 ft
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.
Gouille des Fours - Col des Annes via Lac de Tardevant
8.45 mi
+3,120 ft
-4,147 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Sallanches (Haute-Savoie)
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.
Col des Annes - Gouille des Fours via the Col des Verts
5.47 mi
+3,383 ft
-2,349 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
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.