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Tour des Fiz via the Passage du Dérochoir and Lac d'Anterne
Visorando Member
16.33 mi
+5,928 ft
-5,912 ft
10 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
I invite you to tackle the Tour des Fiz, a route of considerable length with a significant elevation gain.Along the way, you’ll be treated to magnificent and varied scenery throughout this hike.Please note, you will encounter a difficult section during the ascent of the Passage du Dérochoir (6): the cliff face is fairly well-equipped but requires a degree of caution, particularly as it is quite exposed.
The Lac Vert and Lac de Pormenaz loop from Plaine Joux
9.60 mi
+2,822 ft
-2,848 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
A route through a very wild landscape between two bucolic lakes, with views of Mont Blanc. Very stony trail, ideal after rain. Shaded route in the first and last quarters.
Pointe Noire de Pormenaz from Plaine Joux
12.18 mi
+3,963 ft
-3,950 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from Plaine Joux (Passy), I suggest a somewhat challenging hike to reach the summit of the Pointe Noire de Pormenaz whilst enjoying magnificent scenery (particularly towards Mont Blanc).
Please note: there is a steep, securedsection (cables, ladders) between (9) and (10).
Walks near DECO PLAINE JOUX
Plaine Joux - Refuge de Moëde Anterne via Lac de Pormenaz
5.04 mi
+2,484 ft
-371 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
The first stage of a two-day excursion to Lac d'Anterne, this day allows us to reach the Refuge du Col d'Anterne via Les Argentières and Lac de Pormenaz.
Le Dérochoir
6.97 mi
+3,875 ft
-4,177 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
An extraordinary hike that almost forms a loop, starting from the Châtelet car park; a complete change of scenery guaranteed in an exceptional environment (Passy and Sixt nature reserves; Platé desert). You will need two vehicles.
Châtelet d'Ayères - Refuge de Sales via Le Dérochoir
4.14 mi
+2,615 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Climb up the rocks for panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Please note: technical and exposed sections.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges
36.71 mi
+13,881 ft
-14,416 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Servoz (Haute-Savoie)
The five-day Tour des Aiguilles Rouges is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Mont Blanc region: breathtaking panoramic views, extremely varied landscapes, and a wild and unspoilt environment.
This tour is located in the heart of three nature reserves: the Aiguilles Rouges, Passy and Vallon de Bérard nature reserves. A panoramic route of great beauty between glaciers, lakes, moraines, forests, flora and wildlife.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges: Servoz - Refuge Moede Anterne
5.16 mi
+3,704 ft
-387 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Servoz (Haute-Savoie)
First stage of the Aiguilles Rouges tour.
This stage begins with a forest climb with views of Mont Blanc and the Bossons glacier. Continuing with a panoramic hike over the Passy reserve, we pass Lac de Pormenaz and arrive at Refuge de Moëde Anterne which overlooks the Mont Blanc mountain range.
Assy Plateau - Platé Refuge
2.59 mi
+3,438 ft
-102 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
First day of the hike.
A good, varied climb that will take you to the Désert de Platé, a rather exceptional protected site.
Du Lac de Pormenaz aux Houches
12.54 mi
+3,179 ft
-6,371 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
L’itinéraire traverse deux réserves naturelles avant de plonger dans la vallée de Chamonix. Il longe des lacs, franchit plusieurs torrents et offre des panoramas sur les dômes neigeux, les aiguilles de granit et ce qu'il reste des glaciers du Massif du Mont Blanc.
Sales mountain huts - Le Lignon
2.77 mi
+59 ft
-2,349 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
Descend into the Gorges de Sales and pass by the foot of magnificent waterfalls.
Refuge Moëde Anterne - Les Houches
12.22 mi
+3,527 ft
-6,516 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Itinéraire de la traversée des Alpes. Départ du refuge Moëde Anterne en passant par le sommet du Brévent pour arriver par une longue descente sur Les Houches. Cette étape en haute montagne offre un panorama somptueux sur le massif du Mont Blanc et les glaciers.
Moëde Anterne refuge - Col and Lac d'Anterne - Lac Vert - Plaine Joux
7.27 mi
+1,716 ft
-3,835 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
From the Moëde Anterne refuge where you will have spent the night, there is a beautiful climb to the Col d'Anterne, facing Mont Blanc, then a return trip to Lac d'Anterne. The descent from the pass is via the 4X4 track to spare your joints.