Farette - Bettex - Fort du Mont - Le Chataîgner - Farette

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If you love the mountains and beautiful places, and you're not afraid of a little effort, then set off on this walk to discover Fort du Mont and admire the views on the way up and the large pine forests on the way down.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.14 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 666 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 666 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,124 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 458 m
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Photos

The fort under the snow
The view... not too clear!
Fort du Mont
Farette Chapel

Description of the walk

(S) Departure from Rue du Vieux Château, container car park.
From the car park, walk up Rue du Vieux Château towards the D105 and turn right immediately.

(1) At the crossroads at the entrance to Farette, turn right towards the chapel. Continue along the tarmac road and go up the path on the left for about 140 metres. Follow the path on the right until you reach the tarmac road.

(2) Turn right and, after 50 metres, go up the road on the left that passes above the hamlet of Les Garzons.

(3) At Les Garzons, take the path that climbs to the left to the hamlet of Bettex.
In the hamlet, climb the path on the left. Cross the tarmac road and continue straight ahead. Pass the path 150 metres higher up, take it straight ahead and climb the path that leads diagonally upwards. At Champ Facholaz, cross the path and continue on the path opposite (intersection). Stay on the same path and you will arrive at Le Mont.

(4) Take the road on the left and climb the path barely 20 metres further on your right. This path will take you to the Fort du Mont from behind. When you reach the road, turn left to the highest point of the hike and then descend, still on the road.

(5) Facing the fort, take the path that descends to the right and, at the first crossroads, take the path on the left towards the D105, crossing it at the hamlet of Les Pêches. Continue along this path, crossing the D105 three more times to arrive at a place called Le Châtaigner.

(6) Cross over, take the path and turn immediately left. After about 120 metres, turn right and continue along the path until you reach the D105. Turn left, then right, and continue for about 50 metres. Descend to rejoin the D105, then turn right at the circular road bend.

(7) Turn right again to go down a path coming from the hamlet of Le Rafour. Follow this path, crossing the D105 again, then another path to reach the entrance to Farette.

(8) Turn right onto a grassy path to reach a tarmac road. Continue along this road until you reach Chemin des Vignes.

(1) Return to your starting point via the same road.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 458 m
  2. 1 : km 0.92 - alt. 554 m - Intersection at the village entrance
  3. 2 : km 1.65 - alt. 681 m - Fork in the road
  4. 3 : km 1.85 - alt. 703 m - Fork in the grassy path
  5. 4 : km 3.33 - alt. 1,065 m - Path junction
  6. 5 : km 3.91 - alt. 1,109 m - Fork in the road on grassy and wooded path
  7. 6 : km 4.9 - alt. 867 m - Cross the D105 and continue along the grassy path.
  8. 7 : km 5.67 - alt. 660 m - Turn right at the fork.
  9. 8 : km 6.06 - alt. 568 m - Turn right at the fork and follow the road out.
  10. S/E : km 7.14 - alt. 458 m

Notes

There are no water sources along the route.
Small streams and waterfalls may provide fresh water, but it is not certain whether it is drinkable. Bring enough water with you.
Some areas to be crossed are in direct sunlight: wear a hat and don't forget your sunscreen.
This is a mountain hike, and the paths can sometimes be difficult, so wear sturdy shoes that support your ankles.
Fort du Mont is located at an altitude of over 1,000 metres. At certain times of the year, the access routes are covered with snow, so please be careful.

Worth a visit

The village of Conflans, which is wonderful to visit, offers superb views of Albertville and the Isère Valley.
Albertville has a lot to offer, so it's worth stopping off there.
A few dozen kilometres away, the town of Annecy (the Venice of Savoy) is well worth a visit.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Rodolphe 60
Rodolphe 60

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike is not suitable for children.
Do not set off without walking sticks. The final climb before the fort is very steep.
Direction signs are not always accurate, especially at the start of the old castle.
3 hours 55 minutes is the minimum time required, given the above-average difficulty.
Beautiful view, but visiting the fort is not worthwhile as there are no tours or historical information.
The descent is dangerous.

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alainmartin77
alainmartin77

Hello, and thank you for reporting this incident.
Happy hiking!
@lain

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chocolat74
chocolat74

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The path at point 4 is closed due to the risk of accidents. Access to the fort is via a path signposted a little further on the right. The fort is reached from the side. Turn left to reach the entrance to the fort.

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Lexr8
Lexr8

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful and varied hike, quite long, with some slightly steep sections, especially just before the Facholaz field, so good physical condition is required. Very beautiful views.
The distances mentioned in the description seem a little inaccurate. There is a path just before Fort du Mont that I never found, so I took another one a little further on that comes up from the front and went around it.

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alainmartin77
alainmartin77

Hello

Thank you for clarifying that, it's good to know. I didn't go back to do the hike again in July.

Have a good weekend

Alain

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Vengup
Vengup

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike offering lovely panoramic views of the valley and some interesting encounters (a bird of prey in the sky, a grass snake darting across the path... It can be surprising!)

However, at point 4, the small path that used to lead to the rear of the fort is now private, so you have to take the tarmac road instead. This makes little difference in terms of distance and allows you to take a slightly more relaxing route.

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Abutin
Abutin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Plenty of shade on a very hot day, some views of Albertville. A lovely day's walk.
Best regards
AButin

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lud&dogs
lud&dogs

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Despite the overcast and humid weather, the hike is very pleasant. I parked at Conflans so that I could visit before the hike. This only changes the starting point by a few hundred metres.
It should be noted, however, that there are some sections under high-voltage power lines, especially on the way there and a little on the way back. A few unpleasant metres, but nothing dramatic.
There are many road crossings on the way back, but the paths are almost opposite each other, so there is no long walk on the road.

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Agnes84
Agnes84

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely hike with beautiful views of the Albertville valley.
Thank you.

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pierthomas
pierthomas

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant, peaceful hike with magnificent views of snow-capped mountains.

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