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Cruet walks
The three châteaux of Cruet
Visorando Member 
3.45 mi
+495 ft
-466 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Cruet (Savoie)
An easy, pleasant and varied circular walk through the vineyards and surroundings of Cruet, along the foothills of the Bauges.
La Chapelle Maillée
Visorando Member 4.52 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,132 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Cruet (Savoie)
A short hike that starts in the vineyard and climbs gently through sunny undergrowth.
The chapel is a modest oratory on an old path once used by monks between Aillons and Lourdens.
Ridges of Lac de la Thuile
Visorando Member 6.82 mi
+1,768 ft
-1,719 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Savoie
A lovely walk with magnificent views of all the surrounding mountain ranges: Charteuse, Vercors, Belledonne, Vanoise and Mont Blanc.
The Montlambert take-off area
Visorando Member 
5.20 mi
+2,018 ft
-2,018 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte (Savoie)
A climb to a viewpoint well rewarded by a magnificent panorama. The descent can be made on foot (allow 3½ hours for the round trip) or, why not, by paraglider (allow 2 hours for the ascent).
Roc de Tormery circuit, Le Tapin, La Roche du Guet
Visorando Member 5.34 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,378 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Savoie
The village's main attraction in the summer is, of course, the small Lac de la Thuile lake.
For hikers, the other attraction is the Roche du Guet, a pretty viewpoint equipped with two orientation tables.
Route via Mont Rochefort and Col du Mont
Visorando Member 
3.95 mi
+965 ft
-942 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Savoie
An easy hike that skirts around Lac de la Thuile. Mont Rochefort offers a beautiful view of the village and its lake.
Panoramic views of Belledonne, Les Bauges, etc.
Montgelas Circular – Croix de Chignin
Visorando Member 7.41 mi
+2,060 ft
-2,067 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Savoie
This is a hike which, in its first section, follows little-used paths where the signposting is sparse.
The Montgelas ridge is marked by two crosses.
From (7), the signposting becomes more conventional.
From Lake Thuile to Mont Rochefort
Visorando Member 
4.12 mi
+925 ft
-912 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Savoie
A pleasant, quiet walk starting from the village of La Thuile. The modest summit of Mont Rochefort offers one of the best views of the lake.Local yellow-green markings and signposts.
The Savoyard circular from Montmélian
Visorando Member 
8.43 mi
+3,481 ft
-3,455 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
It is a very interesting and varied hike, offering a multitude of beautiful views of the Chambéry valley, the peaks of the Bauges, some of the peaks of the Chartreuse and Belledonne mountains, and the Tarentaise valley. This hike should be avoided in wet weather or just after a wet period.
From Montmélian to La Roche du Guet, returning via the Col du Mont
Visorando Member 5.92 mi
+3,084 ft
-3,091 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
A good, challenging hike to reach La Roche du Guet and its two information boards.
Montmélian to Cruet circular loop
Visorando Member 
4.54 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,184 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
This circular route through the vineyards guarantees a sunny route. It also offers a panoramic view of the Belledonne Massif.
Depending on the time of year, you may see work being done in the vineyards.
The route is signposted.
The Montmayeur towers
Visorando Member 
7.61 mi
+1,568 ft
-1,588 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Villard-d'Héry (Savoie)
This beautiful medium-altitude hike allows you to discover the ruins of Montmayeur Castle, located on the Montraillant ridge. During the ascent, you can see the Belledonne mountain range, the Mont Blanc massif and Montmélian with its valley.
Around the Coisin, from Coise to Maltaverne
Visorando Member 
6.58 mi
+925 ft
-922 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Coise-Saint-Jean-Pied-Gauthier (Savoie)
There are few sections through woodland, alternating between dirt tracks and small roads, or sections along ridge paths amidst fruit trees. This route passes through small, somewhat secluded hamlets and offers a multitude of views of the Bauges massif, the Chartreuse or the Lauzière.
Around the Necuidet Marsh
Visorando Member 
4.41 mi
+784 ft
-787 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Savoie
A short hike near the quiet village of La Thuile and its peaceful lake.
Saint Jean de la Porte heritage site
Visorando Member 4.39 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,352 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte (Savoie)
A hike in the southern foothills of the Bauges mountains to discover the vineyards, winegrowers' huts and landscapes.
Well-appointed viewpoints tell the story of the local history.
Generous panoramic views of the region's mountains, including Mont Blanc.
The route is well signposted.
Montmélian - Arbin route
Visorando Member 4.25 mi
+797 ft
-794 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
This hike describes a circular route that takes you to the historical heritage of Montmélian before discovering the Arbin vineyards.
Numerous views of Les Bauges, La Chartreuse, La Lauzière and Belledonne.
Pointe de la Galoppaz from the Lindar roundabout
Visorando Member 
5.41 mi
+2,041 ft
-2,031 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aillon-le-Jeune (Savoie)
A classic destination in the Bauges Regional Nature Park, the Pointe de la Galoppaz offers a sweeping panorama of the Bauges and all the mountain ranges of the Northern Alps. This spot is very popular with gliders, paragliders and birds of prey.
The Pic de la Sauge circular from Arvey
Visorando Member 
7.10 mi
+3,235 ft
-3,222 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Puygros (Savoie)
This hike is less popular than the nearby Pointe de la Galoppaz, an iconic peak in the Chambéry region.
However, it is just as interesting thanks to the variety of landscapes it crosses (forests, meadows, groves, rocks, etc.) and the superb panorama of the surrounding mountains (Mont Blanc, Belledonne, Beaufortain, Bauges, Chartreuse), the Chambéry cluse and Lake Thuile.
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