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Croix du Berger walks
Mont Coin from Cormet d'Arêches
Visorando Member
3.38 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,371 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Granier (Savoie)
One of the most beautiful viewpoints in Beaufortain, accessible to all and close to the Pierra Menta! The path crosses magnificent flower-filled mountain pastures, dotted with the bells of Tarentaise cows. The flowers, marmots and rocks make for a varied and enjoyable hike. This short hike offers beautiful views of Mont Blanc, the Vanoise massif, in particular Mont Pourri, the pyramid-shaped Pointe de l'Aliet and Bellecôte.
Walks near Croix du Berger
Chalet de l'Econdu - Chalet des Arolles
8.95 mi
+2,503 ft
-2,470 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Granier (Savoie)
Another long stage offering the chance to discover Lake Saint-Guérin.
Arêches Alpine Refuge – La Ravoire
8.18 mi
+3,419 ft
-4,836 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Second stage of the Tour du Grand Mont, passing via the summit. Starting from the mountain hut at Arêches.
A long stage with two steep descents, but superb views from the summit of the Grand Mont and a magnificent finish overlooking the Valley of the Seven Lakes.
Lac Tournant
7.86 mi
+2,064 ft
-4,298 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a circular walk based on trail 5 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. It is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5. There are good views over to Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain Mountains and the lake, although small, is a nice place to eat your sandwiches.
Chalet des Arolles - Molliessoulaz Lodge
7.87 mi
+2,005 ft
-5,089 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Another long stage between the Chalet des Arolles and the hilltop village of Molliessoulaz.
The Curé passage
10.65 mi
+2,900 ft
-4,199 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Lake Gittaz and the Curé passage.
La Ravoire – Arêches Alpine Refuge
5.05 mi
+2,425 ft
-961 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Bâthie (Savoie)
First (easy) stage of a two-day tour of the Grand Mont.
A well-marked path forming part of the Tour du Beaufortain.
Magnificent views of Mont Blanc from the Col de la Bâthie
Plan de la Lai refuge - Chalet de l'Écondu
10.07 mi
+3,274 ft
-3,081 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a long stage between La Lai and L'Écondu, offering superb views of Lac de Roselend at the start.
Grand Naves – Nant du Beurre Mountain Hut
7.07 mi
+3,399 ft
-1,719 ft
7 hrs
Difficult
Departure from La Léchère (Savoie)
A magnificent, forgotten valley in the southern Beaufortain. The hike offers varied panoramic views across the entire Vanoise, from the Col de la Madeleine to the Mont Blanc massif and the Lauzière range.
Animal tracks (foxes, wolves, etc.) are not uncommon here.
Landry - Refuge Entre Le Lac
10.52 mi
+4,751 ft
-112 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Landry (Savoie)
Étape de la Grande Traversée des Alpes dans la vallée de la Tarentaise autour du Mont Pourri jusqu'au lac de la Plagne où se trouve le refuge Entre Le Lac.
Les Chapieux to Lex Blanche - Tour Mont Blanc
Association / Club / Walk leader8.43 mi
+3,507 ft
-1,407 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Maurice (Savoie)
This 3rd stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) follows the Torrent des Glaciers up 900m to the Col de la Seigne. Climbing gently, at first, for just over 10km before dropping down 300m to Lex Blanche. Let's do it!
The TMB is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France.