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Église Saint-Maurice (Thônes) walks
The Roman bridge and the forest of Mont
Visorando Member
6.10 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This hike will take you from the village of Thônes to the village of Les Clefs, following the Fier river and crossing the Roman bridge. The next stop is the Mont forest with its fallen king and new king. You can learn about the history of this king (the tree tadpoles of Thônes) by visiting the website. On your return to Thônes, you can stroll around this village located at the gateway to the Aravis.
A circular route through the Bois du Mont starting from Thônes
4.33 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,332 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
A visit to the ‘King of the Mountain’ – a grove of spruce trees – and enjoy the view of Thônes from the highest point.
Route via Ugine, Hery, Flumet and the Col des Aravis from Thônes
47.71 mi
+5,640 ft
-5,623 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This route passes through the Col du Marais, joins the cycle path that takes you to Ugine, where the climb to Hery and Flumet begins. Then, the Route des Gorges de l'Arrondine leads to La Giettaz, the start of the tough climb up the Col des Aravis. All that remains then is the descent, which passes successively through La Clusaz and Saint-Jean-de-Sixt before reaching Thônes.
From Thônes - 3-pass circuit - Marais - l'Épine - Bluffy
36.28 mi
+2,726 ft
-2,740 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This circuit passes through the Col du Marais, the Col de l'Épine and, after a beautiful descent, crosses Marlens. At the roundabout, a cycle path joins and runs alongside Lake Annecy, then climbs up the Côte de Talloires to reach Menthon-Saint-Bernard. All that remains is to climb the Col de Bluffy to reach the Thônes side.
Thônes - circuit around Les Glières via the Col de Fleury
44.88 mi
+4,108 ft
-4,117 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This cycle route climbs towards the Col de Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, then descends through the entire Vallée du Borne. Towards La Roche-sur-Foron, it then follows small roads before reaching the Col de Fleury. It descends to the village of Thorens-Glières, continues towards Aviernoz, and reaches the village of Naves-Parmelan. The route then turns towards Dingy Saint-Clair, La Balme de Thuy, and reaches the centre of Thônes via a cycle path.
Walks near Église Saint-Maurice (Thônes)
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.
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.
Combe refuge - Le Reposoir
6.84 mi
+2,021 ft
-3,307 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chevaline (Haute-Savoie)
Second day of the hike: Around Charbon Mountain with a stop at Dent des Portes.
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.
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.